French and
Indian War
Indian War
This man led the British to victory in the French and Indian War
William Piitt
This founding father defended the soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre
John Adams
Identify 2 of Jefferson's unalienable rights
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
This marked the last major Battle in the American Revolution
The Battle of Yorktown
What Compromise solved the issue of Representation of slaves for population numbers and helped gain southern support for the Constitution?
3/5 Compromise
The Supreme Court can interpret which document?
The Constitution
The French created friendships with the Native Americans
What were 2 requirements to join a militia?
Be a white, free, man aged 18-45
How did the colonists react following the Boston Massacre?
Between the Quartering Act and this, the colonists were enraged
This battle marked the Turning Point in the Revolution
The Battle of Saratoga
Why was requiring consensus a major drawback under the Articles of Confederation
Led to delays in decision making as getting everyone to agree on something is nearly impossible
Why has the cabinet grown in the last 200 years?
The cabinet supports the President and there are many things the President needs to be advised on as our country has grown and changed
What event immediately began the French and Indian War?
George Washington was sent to remove French forts in the Ohio River Valley
What natural boundary served as the Proclamation of 1763 line?
The Appalachian Mountains - Colonists felt this was an abuse of British authority
What does "no taxation without representation" mean?
Means that without proper representation in government any taxes are without consent
Identify 2 strengths of the Americans
Home Field Advantage, patriotism among the people, leadership of G. Washington, had allies in France and Spain
Identify 2 powers the central government had under the Articles of Confederation
Could maintain an army/navy, declare war or peace, and sign treaties with other nations
Choose one of the branches. Identify who's a part of it and their main responsibility
Legislative - Congress (House/Senate) Makes Laws / Executive - President (VP/Cabinet too) Enforces Laws / Judicial - Supreme Court (All Federal Courts) Judges/Interprets the Law
Why did Benjamin Franklin's Albany Plan of Union fail?
None of the colonial leaders wanted to give up power to create a centralized government
Why did the British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre avoid punishment
The soldiers were determined to have acted in self defense against the protestors
Identify 1 of the ways England punished Boston after the Boston Tea Party
Identify 3 strengths of the British
Stronger and larger army, largest navy in the world, well equipped and supplied, support of thousands of runaway slaves, hired 30,000 Hessians soldiers to help
What is the significance of Shays' Rebellion?
The weakness and inaction of the central government demonstrated that the Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced
Explain what a precedent is and name one of Washington's
An action or decision that becomes an example for future people to follow. Created cabinet, leader of military/chief diplomat, 2 term limit, Mr. President
Identify 2 ways which the English won the French and Indian War
1. Borrowed money to fight. 2. Equipped colonial militia. 3. Hired Prussian mercenaries 4. Convinced the Iroquois to fight the French
What made the Stamp Act more unpopular than the Sugar Act
Sugar Act affected a few merchants/distillers (alcohol makers), Stamp Act affected everyone
Why were the events at Lexington/Concord important?
These marked the first major battles of the American Revolution
Give me 2 weaknesses from BOTH the British and Americans
B - No patriotism in England, distance made news/supplies/soldiers take awhile, did not know surroundings
A - No navy, weak and undisciplined troops, not supplied or funded, never more than 15,000 soldiers
Explain HOW the Great Compromise created our 2 Houses of Congress. (Plans/Representation Method/Names of Houses)
New Jersey Plan - Equal Representation (2 Senators) - The Senate / Virginia Plan - Representation by Population - The House of Representatives
What 2 things did Washington warn in his farewell address?
Do NOT get involved in foreign affairs or create political parties (both lead to foreign influence and division among Americans)