Key Terms
This battle turned the tide for the Patriots; helping to enlist the help of France.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
What is Valley Forge?
This woman argued for greater women's rights during the Revolutionary War Period, most notably in her letters to her husband urging him to "remember the ladies".
Who is Abigail Adams?
This government was deemed too ineffective and did not have the power to tax, and most power was given to the states.
What is the Articles of Confederation?
This plan combined elements of both the Virginia and New Jersey Plan, creating a bicameral legislature with both the Senate and House of Representatives.
What is the Great Compromise?
Britain was favored to win the Revolutionary War due in large part to this.
What is military or naval dominance?
This agreement recognized U.S. independence and all land East of the Mississippi, fishing rights in Newfoundland, and allowed Great Britain to pursue its debts.
What is the Treaty of 1783?
Who is Baron von Steuben?
This allowed for creation of states from territories, outlawed slavery in newly formed states, and instituted taxes to support education.
What is Northwest Ordinance?
Under this compromise 60% of slaves would count towards population for representation in Congress. This was written to appease the Southern Delegation at the Constitutional Convention.
What is the 3/5th Compromise?
This country's support played a crucial role in the wining of the Revolutionary War.
What is France?
This battle in 1781 effectively ended the war with the trapping and surrender of General Cornwallis.
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
This colonial financier helped secure funding from Holland and France early in the war to help maintain the colonial war effort.
Who is Robert Morris?
This man's rebellion against taxes in Massachusetts highlighted weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation, and helped lead to amending the Articles of Confederation.
Who is Daniel Shays?
Who are the Federalists?
Who is Ben Franklin?
This state's controversial new form of government created a unicameral legislature (one house) with no governor with the power to veto legislation.
What is Pennsylvania?
This man led the Continental Army and also presided over the Constitutional Convention.
Who is George Washington?
This plan proposed at the Constitutional Convention called for a bicameral legislature where representation in Congress was based on population and elected by the people. This plan favored large states.
What is the Virginia Plan?
Argued for stronger state rights and individual liberties; insisted that a Bill of Rights be added to the Constitution before it was passed or ratified.
Who are the Anti-Federalists?
The leader of the Continental Army, whose leadership helped guide the colonists to victory.
Who is George Washington?
This proclamation given by Britain promised land, freedom, and protection for any slaves deserting their masters.
What is Phillipsburg Proclamation?
This founding father proposed the Virginia Plan at the Constitutional Convention, and helped pen the Federalist Papers arguing for the passage of the Constitution.
Who is James Madison?
This plan favored small states and awarded each state equal representation regardless of size.
What is the New Jersey Plan?
Female essayist who advocated for more economic and educational opportunities for women during the Revolutionary Era.
Who is Judith Sargent Murray?