This group shared a common bond of being against the Constitution
What are the Anti-Federalists?
First president and Continental Army General
Who is George Washington?
From Thomas Paine, "A government of our own is our natural right"
What is Common Sense?
The Battle of Saratoga convinced this country to join the war on the side of the Americans
What is France?
Washington's advisor, Alexander Hamiliton, established this which would cause controversy with the Anti-Federalists
What is the National Bank?
States like Rhode Island and Delaware would have been in favor of this plan which said that each state should have equal representation in the new government which will be part of the Great Compromise
What is the New Jersey Plan?
Proclaimed "The British are Coming" when he saw troops heading towards Concord
Who is Paul Revere?
From the British Parliament, "the colonies were then required to take, hire and make fit for the reception of his Majesty’s forces, such and so many uninhabited houses, outhouses, barns, or other buildings as shall be necessary."
What is the Quartering Act?
Name of an early significant battle of the Revolutionary War that actually took place on Breed's Hill in which the colonists inflicted thousands of causalities on the British
What is Bunker Hill?
Not quite Washington, but before him, this government ran the country unsuccessfully
What is the Articles of Confederation?
These groups came together in Boston and were known for imitating tax agents and participated in the Boston Tea Party
Who are the Sons and Daughters of Liberty?
Revolutionary War Veteran, led other farmers in uprising against high taxes
Who is Daniel Shay?
From James Madison, "If men were angels, no government would be necessary,"
What are the Federalists Papers?
This is the name of the period in which alot of the Revolutionaries were inspired by
What is the Enlightenment?
Washington's Farewell address warns the nation to not form political parties or keep away from alliances, but it also establishes this tradition that presidents would follow until FDR in 1940.
What is serving Two Terms?
9 colonies came together in response to new taxes and came to the conclusion that they had the authority to approve taxes
What is the Stamp Act Congress?
From John Dickinson, "Those who are taxed without their own consent, expressed by themselves or their representatives, are slaves""
What is Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania?
The "Declaration of the Causes and Necessities of Taking Up Arms" against Great Britain was passed at this
What is the Second Continental Congress?
During the his presidency, George Washington had to deal with this revolt
What is the Whiskey Rebellion?
This was the name of the laws in which you could not criticize the president or appear dangerous
What is the Alien and Sedition acts?
Proclaimed "Give me liberty or Give me Death"
Who is Patrick Henry?
A compromise, "Representatives and direct taxes shall be apportioned among the several states which may be included within this Union, according to their respective numbers, which shall be determined by adding the whole number of free persons, including those bound to service for a term of years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three-fifths of all other persons."
What is 3/5th Compromise
Women who fought in the revolution, like Mary McCauley, would be better known as by this name
Who is Molly Pitcher?
Pickney's Treaty granted the US access to this city for American trade
What is New Orleans?