Intolerable Acts
What were the Intolerable Acts a punishment for?
The Boston Tea Party
In what year did the First Continental Congress meet?
1774
What year did the Second Continental Congress meet?
1775
The Articles of Confederation were America’s first __________.
Constitution
In what year was the U.S. Constitution written?
1787
Which port was closed under the Intolerable Acts?
Boston Harbor
Where did the First Continental Congress meet?
Philadelphia
Who was chosen to lead the Continental Army?
George Washington
Why was the national government weak under the Articles?
It could not tax or enforce laws
What does the word unalienable as in "unalienable rights" mean?
cannot be taken or given up
What law forced colonists to house British soldiers?
The Quartering Act
How many colonies sent delegates?
12 (not Georgia)
What important document did they approve in 1776?
The Declaration of Independence
What event showed the weaknesses of the Articles?
Shays’ Rebellion
Who is known as the “Father of the Constitution”?
James Madison
The Intolerable Acts limited what kind of meetings?
Town meetings
What was the main goal of the First Continental Congress?
To respond to the Intolerable Acts
Why did the British call the Second Continental Congress “a den of traitors”
Because it united colonists against Britain and declared independence
The Articles of Confederation required how many states to approve major decisions?
9 out of 13
What does Popular Sovereignty mean
the idea that the government's power comes from the people
Which colony was most directly punished by the Intolerable Acts?
Massachusetts
What did Congress decide to do if Britain didn’t repeal the Intolerable Acts?
Meet again
What was the Olive Branch Petition?
A final attempt to make peace with Britain
How many branches of government did the Articles have?
One (Congress/legislative only)
Name three Acts from Britain that the Colonists did not like
Sugar Act, Tea Act, Intolerable Acts