American Revolution
Why did the French help the Americas?
They wanted to weaken Britain
These were the 2 countries fightning in the 7 Years war.
What were The British and The French
What were 3 branches of government the consitiution added?
Judical,Executive,Legislative
Northwest Ordinance of 1784.
Why did the colonists rebel against the British?
They were being taxed without represtion
The end of this led to the American Revolution.
What is salutary neglect
The other name for 7 years war
What is French and Indian war
What comprimise was used to represent slaves?
3/5th compromise
What 2 branches did the articles of confederation not include?
Judicial branch and Leglestative branch
What war led to the American Revolution?
7 Years War
What was the turning point of the war, where france helped the colonies?
The battle of saratoga
What major effect did the war have on the British?
They were in heavy debt after the war and had to start taxing the colonies.
This was promised to the Anti Federalist if they agreed to ratify the constituion
What is the bill of rights
What was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Weak centeral government, direct taxation from federal gov
What was the event where british soliders fired at a mob and killed several people.
Boston Massacre
What was the first war of the American Revolution?
Lexington and Concord
This treaty granted Britain land east of the mississippi river.
What is treaty of paris
What plan favored that each state has equal amount of representation?
The NJ Plan
What incident help show that the articles had a weak government?
Shays Rebellion
Name 2 of the Intolerable Acts
Quaternin Act, Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Boston Port Act.
What were some of the advantages possesed by the Americans?
Familarity of land and Good leadership(washington)
What is Ohio Valley
What plan favored that state reperesentation depends on population?
The Virginia Plan
What prohibted slavery in a certain area and set population requirment for states 60,000?
Northwest Ordinacne 1787
Who was the first person shot at the Boston Massacre?
Crispus Attucks