Road to Revolution
This 1763 law restricted colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains.
What is the Proclamation of 1763?
Author of Common Sense, who urged Americans to declare independence.
Who is Thomas Paine?
The varied uniforms at Yorktown reflected what about the Continental Army?
What are diversity and resource limitations?
The Articles of Confederation’s weakness most criticized by Federalists.
What is the lack of strong central authority?
Washington’s foreign policy advice promoted this approach.
What is neutrality and limited political connections?
The Boston Tea Party protested this 1773 British law.
What was the Tea Act?
The Enlightenment principle reflected in the Declaration of Independence.
What are natural rights (life, liberty, pursuit of happiness)?
Crucial alliances with these two nations helped the U.S. win independence.
What are France and Spain?
The “Federal Pillars” cartoon symbolized this process.
What is the ratification of the Constitution?
Washington’s foreign policy advice most directly influenced this 1793 action.
What is the Proclamation of Neutrality?
“Join or Die,” Benjamin Franklin’s cartoon, originally encouraged unity during this conflict.
What is the French and Indian War (Seven Years’ War)?
According to Thomas Paine, monarchy contradicts this concept.
What is the natural equality of mankind?
This 1781 battle, where Cornwallis surrendered, effectively ended the war.
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
The crumbling Rhode Island pillar in the cartoon represented what.
What is the difficulty of unanimous ratification?
Washington’s advice was most challenged during this event with France.
What is the XYZ Affair and Quasi-War?
This event was sparked by the killing of a French diplomat by British colonists in 1754.
What is the start of the Seven Years’ War?
The Declaration of Independence unified colonists by doing this.
What is presenting a clear statement of ideals?
The broader significance of Franklin’s “Join or Die” cartoon in the Revolutionary era.
What is fostering unity that became crucial during the Revolution?
Broader debate reflected in ratification.
What is the balance of power between state and federal governments?
The first political parties emerged over debates about this.
What is the balance of power between state and federal government (and Hamilton’s financial plan)?
Colonists’ slogan protesting British taxation policies.
What is “No taxation without representation”?
Abigail Adams’ famous request to her husband John.
What is “Remember the Ladies”?
Britain’s biggest challenge in the Revolutionary War, according to a political cartoon.
What are multiple global conflicts and adversaries?
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
What is the Bill of Rights?
Jefferson’s election in 1800 was called this because it marked a peaceful transfer of power.
What is the “Revolution of 1800”?