War
Colonist who chose to fight for their independence for Britain were known as?
Patriots
Where did the Patriots endure a terrible winter of suffering?
Valley Forge
Who warned the country about political parties being a threat to the ability of the people and the government working together?
George Washington
What is Popular Sovereignty?
provides a system in which the government derives its power from the governed.
Patriot strength was mostly found in what colony?
New England
The American Revolutionary War began when shots where fired where?
Lexington
Which act taxed colonist on printed materials?
Stamp Act
What was the Three-Fifths Compromise and what did it lead to?
For every 5 slaves in the population, only 3 would be counted toward the population of a state. This led to more representation in congress for Southern States.
To win support for the constitution, federalist promised to add what?
a Bill of Rights
What did the Writs of Assistance allow officers to search?
Colonist homes for smuggled goods.
Having more weapons and ships than their opposition was an advantage held by which side going into the Revolutionary War?
British Side
Who Drafted the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Why did southern farmers oppose Hamilton's Economic Plan?
They did not want to pay taxes to help the Northern States
the authority of the federal government
What did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 accomplish?
Provided a plan for governing land out west.
The British recognized the United States as an independent country once both sides agreed and signed what?
Treaty of Paris
What did some colonist start doing to avoid taxes?
They began smuggling items.
Under the Articles of Confederation, why did small states have as much power as large states?
each state had one vote in congress
The Federalist favored ratification of the U.S Constitution because they wanted.....?
A strong federal government
Jay's Treaty specified that the British would.....?
Withdraw from American soil.
France decided to join the Revolutionary War when the Patriot's defeated the British in the battle of.....
Saratoga
Which British general surrendered at Yorktown, ending the British hopes for winning the war?
General Charles Cornwallis
Name 5 of George Washington's precedents for the presidency of the United States.
“State of the Union Speech” – the president gives congress info about how the country is doing.
Calling him Mr. President (not your Highness)
Creating a Cabinet (most important precedent)
Only serving two terms
Establishing America as neutral in foreign affairs
Farewell Address
What was one of the outcomes to Shays Rebellion?
Led to national leaders to call for a stronger national government.
Which treaty resulted from Spanish fears that the Unites States and Great Britain would work together against them in North America?
Pinckney's Treaty