Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was signed.
What is July 4, 1776.
Ratification of the Constitution was needed by the state of NY and VA. In order to secure their vote, this was promised in return.
What is the Bill of Rights?
A group of state governments that unite for a common purpose.
What is a confederation?
The turning point for the end of the relationship with the British is the end of this.
What is salutary neglect?
This territory was claimed by both the French and the British and conflict here ultimately led to the French and Indian War.
What is the Ohio Valley?
The Declaration of Independence was drafted by.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison wrote these editorials to convince New Yorkers of the need to ratify.
What are the Federalist papers?
The articles set up
A unicameral legislature called the Confederation Congress. However, had no power to tax or enforce laws
The final battle of the American Revolution.
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
This man led an expedition into the Ohio Valley to reassert British claims over the region.
Who is George Washington?
The Declaration of Independence is composed of.
What is grievances?
A qualification for presidency.
What is a natural born citizen?
The weakness of the articles brought about this event.
What is Shay's Rebellion?
Advantages for this side included a larger population, army & navy, more wealth and resources.
Who are the British?
This plan proposed one general government be formed in America that includes all of the colonies to help the British counter French Expansion.
What is the Albany Plan of Union?
The number of original copies of the Declaration of Independence.
What is one?
The Great Compromise combined pieces of the NJ Plan and VA Plan, but also led to this compromise in counting southern populations.
What is the 3/5th Compromise?
The Articles of Confederation caused chaos in early American history. These were the causes.
What is each state had one vote in Congress, Laws must be approved by 9 of 13 states, amendments had to be approved by all 13 states, Congress cannot tax, Congress cannot control trade between states or with foreign countries, No executive or judicial branch, Congress had to ask the states for money, no military?
Group of colonists, most older & wealthier, who remained on the side of the British during the American Revolution.
Who are Loyalists?
The French and Indian War is also known as this.
What is the Seven Years War?
John Hancock signed proudly because...
What is the belief of success was so strong that he didn't feel fear of the consequences?
This clause gave considerable law making powers to the Legislative Branch.
What is the elastic clause or necessary and proper clause?
The Articles of Confederation are the exact opposite of this.
What is the British Monarchy?
The most important battle of the American Revolution which resulted in France joining the war on the side of the Patriots.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
This granted Britain the following territories: French Canada, all French territory east of the Mississippi River, Spanish Florida and recent conquests in Africa and India.
What is the Treaty of Paris, 1763?