French and Indian War
Native Americans were more likely to join this side in the war due to close financial and marital ties.
France (French)
This was the first battle of the Revolution
Lexington and Concord
These were the names of the two opposite groups in the debate over the Constitution.
Federalists and Antifederalists
This young Virginian was tasked with taking over French forts in western Pennsylvania. He failed, but this effectively started the war.
George Washington
This famous woman (and future first lady) was famous for her letters to her Founding Father husband, urging him to think of women during the revolution.
Abigail Adams
This was the first official government framework for the United States
Articles of Confederation
The British government created this law to prevent colonists from moving west beyond the Appalachian Mountains to avoid wars with Native Americans
Proclamation of 1763
This battle was the turning point of the war, leading to France joining in to help the rebels fight Britain.
Battle of Saratoga
This was the event that showed the weakness of the early American government and led to the Constitutional Convention.
Shays' Rebellion
The war started over debates over this territory
Ohio River Valley
The Founding Fathers created the Declaration of Independence based off of ideals from this European movement.
Hint: it's where Jefferson stole the idea of "all men are created equal"
The Enlightenment
One of the first big debates in American policy was over this, created by Alexander Hamilton but resisted by Jefferson and southern representatives
Salutary Neglect
Thomas Paine wrote this document, urging Americans to fight for independence from Britain
Common Sense
This resolution was secretly created by Thomas Jefferson to undermine President Adam's federal power by telling states they could nullify laws they felt were "unconstitutional"
Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions