Causes of the Revolution
This bloody affair on the streets of Boston was one of the leading causes of the American Revolution
What is the Boston Massacre?
These Colonial soldiers prided themselves on being able to prepare for battle in only 60 seconds
Who are Minutemen?
The Articles of Confederation lacked the ability to do this, which allows a government to raise money for its citizens
What is tax?
What are the Federalist Papers?
This speech, given by George Washington, informed Americans that they should beware of political parties and foreign wars
What is George Washington's Farewell Address?
This war, the 4th in a series of wars between France and Britain, led to increased tensions between Britain and her North American colonies
What is the French Indian War?
This philosopher greatly impacted the ideals of the American Revolution by asserting mans right to life, liberty, and property
Who is John Locke?
The Articles of Confederation lacked this important person who would eventually lead the executive branch
Who is the President?
This agreement, passed in 1787, determined the congressional representation of enslaved people in the southern United States
What is the three-fifths compromise?
This new government structure, created by Alexander Hamilton, was meant to stabilize the countries economic system and pay off foreign debts
What is The Bank of the United States?
This British law, passed from 1767-1768 increased taxes on paint, lead, glass, and tea in the 13 colonies
What are the Townshend Acts?
This battle was the turning point of the American Revolution and inspired France to join on the side of the colonists
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
This revolt, led by farmers in Massachusetts, tested the limits of the Articles of Confederation and its ability to respond to internal threats
What is Shay's Rebellion?
This plan, proposed in 1787, determined that equal representation in the legislature was the best course forward for the United States government
What is the New Jersey Plan?
This revolt, starting in 1791, took place in Pennsylvania and began because of an excise tax placed on one of Americas favorite indulgences
What is the Whiskey Rebellion?
Proposed by Benjamin Franklin, this system would have organized the colonies in a joint effort against their enemies in 1754
What is the Albany Plan of Union?
This pamphlet, published in 1776, asserted the independence of the 13 colonies and criticized monarchies around the world
What is Common Sense?
Under the Articles of Confederation, this series of laws allowed the government to explore and manager new territories outside of the 13 colonies
What are the Northwest Ordinances?
This amendment, located in the Bill of Rights, requires that any search of private property be accompanied by the order of a judge
What is the 4th amendment?
These laws, passed by Congress in 1798, targeted immigrants for the first time and restricted foreign influence in the United States
What are the Alien and Sedition Acts?
This resolution, spearheaded by Patrick Henry, targeted the Stamp Act and asserted the right to tax by colonial governments
What are the Virginia Resolves?
This American poet used her pen to write on behalf of the Patriots during the American Revolution. Later, she argued on behalf of abolitionism
Who is Phillis Wheatley?
This treaty, signed between the United States and the Iroquois led to surrender of indigenous lands in Pennsylvania and Ohio following the Revolutionary War
What is the Treaty of Fort Stanwix?
This amendment, located in the Bill of Rights, requires that those accused of a crime be given legal representation, a public trial, and a jury
What is the 6th amendment?
This diplomatic scandal almost led to another war between the United States and Europe. It started when American officials were bribed in return for peace talks
What is the XYZ Affair?