England V. 'Murica
342 chests of British tea found themselves at the bottom of Boston Harbor
What is the Boston Tea Party?
Led the continental army, served as president from 1789-1797. Opposed the two-party system.
Who is George Washington?
The shot heard 'round the world. Unclear who fired it. Initiated the Revolutionary War.
What is the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
The Seven Years' War
What is the French and Indian War?
Foreign affair that George Washington did NOT want to become involved in.
What is the French revolution?
Leader of the Federalists, helped draft the constitution, founded the nation's financial system.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
Nine British soldier killed five people in a protesting crowd.
What is the Boston Massacre?
Britain gained something that would haunt them down the road
What is massive war debts?
Leader of the Anti-Federalists. Strongly supported individual freedom and states' rights. Defeated the North African Barbary Pirates.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Product of the weak Articles of Confederation. In opposition to taxes.
What is Shay's Rebellion?
End of the French and Indian War
First US ambassador to France. Inventor. Signed both Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
"Give me liberty or give me death!"
Outspoken anti-federalist, opposed the constitution because of the strong central government it established.
Who is Patrick Henry?