Seven Years War
Who won the Seven Years War?
Great Britain
Who published “Common Sense”?
Thomas Paine
Who’s the father of the Constitution?
James Madison
What was the temporary capital of the US when the first Congress were elected? (like the city)
New York City
When was the Declaration of Independence ratified?
July 4, 1776
What is another name for the Seven Years War?
French and Indian War
What religion did the majority of Enlightenment thinkers practice?
Deism
Who were the founding fathers?
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, James Madison
How did Washington react to the French Revolution in Europe?
Issued a Proclamation of Neutrality in 1783
What year were the Coercive Acts passed?
1774
Who developed the Albany Plan of Union?
Benjamin Franklin
What were the four Intolerable Acts?
The Boston Port Act, The Massachusetts Government Act, The Administration of Justice Act, and the Quartering Act
What are the first two Amendments?
Freedom of speech/religion, rights to bear arms
What was one of the first laws passed by congress and what did it do?
Judiciary Act of 1789- established a Supreme Court with one chief justice and five associate justices.
When was Pontiac’s rebellion?
1763
Prior to the Seven Years War, the first wars were named after which three monarchs?
King William, Queen Anne, King George
How did the Revolutionary War end?
Treaty of Paris
What does the 7th Amendment entail?
This amendment codifies the right to a jury trial in certain civil cases
What were the provisions of the Pinckney Treaty with Spain?
Spain opened the lower Mississippi River and New Orleans to trade.
Right of deposit was granted to Americans, Spain accepted that Florida’s northern border is at the 31st parallel
When was the Boston Massacre?
March 1770
Which historical event happened first, the retaking of Louisbourg or the surrender of Quebec?
The retaking of Louisbourg
How were Native Americans affected by the Revolutionary War?
They sided with GB originally, and discriminated against them. Pushing them to the west.
What powers does the executive branch have?
The president can veto legislation created by Congress. He or she also nominates heads of federal agencies and high court appointees. Congress confirms or rejects the president's nominees
What policies did Washington say were unwise in his farewell address?
Do not get involved in European Affairs, do not make permanent alliances in foreign affairs, do not form political parties,
Do not fall into sectionalism.
When was the Battle of Concord?
April 18, 1775