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What did John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Livingston, & Roger Sherman have in common?
John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Livingston, & Roger Sherman were on the committee with Thomas Jefferson in writing the Declaration of Independence.
Who was John Hancock?
He was president of Second Continental congress and first and large signature on Declaration
What was the Constitution?
Replaced the Articles of Confederation; The Constitution set the basic rules for the American system of government. The Constitution is divided into a Preamble and seven articles.
Executive Branch
Creates the office of president of the United States. The president carries out laws passed by Congress.
Which diplomat convinced France to help Americans fight the Revolutionary War?
Ben Franklin
Who was John Paul Jones?
Captain of the American Navy- “I have not yet begun to fight”
What was the Trans Atlantic Slave (triangular) trade?
The trade between England, Africa, and the West Indies/Colonies - trading slaves for raw goods for finished goods.
Know the 3 branches of government laid out in our Constitution and why are they important?
Having 3 branches of government creates a system known as checks and balances. Not one branch has all of the power.
Judicial, Legislative, Executive Branches
What is the Bill of Rights?
First 10 amendments to the Constitution The Bill of Rights protects rights such as: Freedom of religion, speech, press, Fair, public trials, The right to bear arms, The right to own property
Who did the United States purchase Louisiana Territory from?
France
Who was Patrick Henry?
Founding father of the American Revolutionary War, “Give me liberty or give me death!”
What was the Declaration of Independence?
The document signed that the British colonists in America declared themselves independent (free) from Great Britain on July 4, 1776.
Judicial Branch
Supreme Court The court has the power to rule on important legal cases, including those involving the Constitution itself.
Which nation aided the Colonists in their fight against the British?
France
How much was the Louisiana Territory sold for and why did they sell it?
15 million - Napoleon needed $ for his wars
Who was Benedict Arnold?
American General who defected from the American to the British side - traitor
What were the Articles of Confederation?
Established union of the United States as a new nation under the name “The United States of America” Considered first national constitution. Under the Articles most power was given to the United States. America had a weak central government.
How did the Continental Army's unconventional fighting style help them with their battles against the traditional style of the British Army?
Guerrilla warfare - hid behind things and shot accurately vs lining up on battlefield and shooting in lines European style.
What was a minuteman?
Volunteer fighter - ready in a minute to fight the British - stationed at home
Who did Jefferson get to explore the new Louisiana Purchase and why was the assignment important?
Lewis and Clark
Who was King George III?
King of Britain during the Revolutionary War
Treaty of Paris 1783
The official peace treaty between the United States and Britain that ended the American Revolutionary War. The treaty was negotiated in Paris, France.
Legislative branch
Congress - The Congress makes laws
What was Thomas Jefferson’s most famous act during his presidency?
Louisiana Purchase
What was Sacagawea’s role in the exploration and why did it make a difference for her to go?
Guide, translator, by being a woman traveling with child knew they were peaceful