AP US History Period 3

Causes of the Revolution

100

This was one last appeal to King George III- it is unknown if he ever read it.

The Olive Branch Petition

200

He wrote Common Sense and was influential in inciting the Americans’ revolt against the British?

Thomas Paine

300

By the time of the American Revolution, most patriots had come to believe that, in republican government, sovereignty was located where?

The People

400

This document voiced the ideas that had been voiced throughout the colonies for months and borrowed ideas from John Locke and George Mason.(Life, Liberty and Property; All men are created equal.)

The Declaration of Independence. 

500

What were the main events that led to the American Revolution?

Stamp Act, Quartering Act, Intolerable Acts, Committees of Correspondence, Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party

American Revolution

100

The turning point battle of the Revolution, which made France decide to sign the Franco-American Alliance was...

The Battle of Saratoga

200

What contributed most to the American victory in the Revolution?

French military and financial assistance

300

France’s support for the U.S. during the American Revolutionary War was motivated primarily by what?

a desire to weaken its rival, Great Britain

400

What was the first battle of the American Revolution,often called "the shot heard round the world?"

Lexington and Concord

500

Despite England’s superior military, industrialized economy, and larger population, the colonists were ultimately able to succeed in their war for independence because they possessed what?

greater familiarity with the land, superior political and military leadership, and a deep ideological commitment

Articles and Constitution

100

That Articles of Confederation were adopted in 1777 but not formally ratified until this year. 

1781.

200

What weaknesses did the Articles of Confederation have?

2/3 majority to pass legislation, no executive branch or legislative branch, no direct taxation from the federal government

300

A major defect in the national government established by the Articles of Confederation was that it lacked what?

The ability to tax

400

Which of the compromises at the constitutional convention was LEAST likely the result of regional and sectional differences in the United States? (3/5 Compromise, Slave Trade Compromise, Great Compromise, Executive Elections Compromise)

Executive Elections Compromise

500

What contributed to the ratification of the Constitution?

Federalists promise to create a Bill of Rights, frustration over the limitations of the Articles of Confederation, lowering the required number of states to 9/13

Hodge Podge

100

Convinced the American cause was hopeless, he became a traitor and conspired with British agents to betray the Patriot stronghold at Westpoint, NY.

Benedict Arnold

200

Describe Jay's Treaty.

the British promised to abandon their forts in the Northwest, which averted a possible war with England

300

In which area did the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans most agree?

Indian Affairs

400

The Democratic-Republicans favored what?

states' rights (weak central government), state banks, pro-French foreign policy, strict interpretation of the constitution

500

What did the Alien and Sedition Acts do?

prompt Jefferson and Madison to pass the Virginia and Kentucky resolutions, empower the president to deport "dangerous" foreigners, persecute anyone who criticized the president or the government, create constitutional backlash

Review

100

How did early Europeans view Native Americans

as others, not equal, not human, barbarians, uncivilized

200

Which colony in the mid-17th century passed legislation protecting the rights of Catholic colonists to worship freely?

Maryland

300

Which of the following were native crops from America that stimulated trade and/or population in Europe?

Tobacco, Potatoes, Tomatoes

400

During this event, a 100 Africans rose up, seized weapons, killed several whites and attempted to escape south to FL.

Stono Rebellion

500

The communities established by this group were centered around a covenant, binding all residents together in a religious and social commitment to unity and harmony. 

The Puritans.