American Revolution
What event marked the beginning of the American Revolution?
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Who is often referred to as the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
What was the name of the first constitution of the United States?
The Articles of Confederation
What was the name of the agreement that allowed the United States to purchase land west of the Mississippi River from France?
The Louisiana Purchase
What was the name of the uprising of Massachusetts farmers against high taxes and debt?
Shays' Rebellion
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who served as the first President of the United States?
George Washington
Which city served as the first capital of the United States?
New York City
What was the name of the expedition led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark?
The Lewis and Clark Expedition (or the Corps of Discovery)
Who was the British king during the American Revolution?
King George III
What was the name of the treaty that ended the American Revolutionary War?
The Treaty of Paris (1783)
Which Founding Father wrote the Federalist Papers with James Madison?
Alexander Hamilton
Who was the first Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court?
John Jay
Who was the Native American woman who acted as a guide and interpreter for Lewis and Clark?
Sacagawea
What was the primary cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?
The imposition of a federal excise tax on whiskey
What battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution?
The Battle of Saratoga
Who was the primary author of the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
What was the significance of the case Marbury v. Madison?
It established the principle of judicial review.
What was the main goal of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
To establish a process for admitting new states to the Union
What was the name of the treaty that ended the War of 1812?
The Treaty of Ghent
Who famously said, "Give me liberty, or give me death!"?
Patrick Henry
Which Founding Father is credited with drafting the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What were the first ten amendments to the Constitution collectively called?
The Bill of Rights
What was the name of the treaty that ended the Revolutionary War and expanded American territory westward?
The Treaty of Paris (1783)
What was the significance of Shay's Rebellion in shaping American government?
It highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and contributed to calls for a stronger central government.