Before the Rev War
This act of 1765 was the first direct tax on the colonies, requiring that many printed materials be produced on special paper.
What is.... The Stamp Act?
He served as the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army throughout the war.
Who is....General George Washington?
This European country helped the Americans win the war by providing ships and soldiers.
What is....France?
Hamilton's famous, tragic duel in 1804 was with this political rival and sitting Vice President.
The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution are collectively known by this name.
What are....The Bill of Rights?
On March 5, 1770, British soldiers fired into a crowd in this colonial city, killing five men.
What is....The Boston Massacre
This document, primarily drafted by Thomas Jefferson, was adopted on July 4, 1776.
What is....The Declaration of Independence?
This famous document was signed on July 4, 1776, to tell the world America was free.
What is...The Declaration of Independence?
This crucial cabinet position in George Washington's administration was held by Alexander Hamilton from 1789 to 1795.
What is the Secretary of the Treasury?
This article of the Constitution establishes the Legislative Branch and outlines the powers of Congress.
What is...Article I
This secret political organization was formed to protect the rights of the colonists and resist British taxes, known for its members like Samuel Adams. The name of this secret organization was called:
The Sons of ____.
What is.....The Sons of Liberty?
This final major battle of the war in 1781 led to the surrender of British General Cornwallis to the combined American and French forces.
What is...The Battle of Valley Forge?
There were this many original British colonies that eventually became the first states.
What is....13?
These anonymous essays, written by Hamilton, Madison, and Jay, argued for the ratification of the Constitution. Known as the F________ Papers
What are the Federalist Papers?
This principle, often associated with the phrase "separation of powers," is a system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches.
What are Checks and Balances?
The colonists' protest of the Tea Act in 1773 involved throwing tea into the harbor of this city.
What is...Boston?
People in the colonies who remained loyal to Great Britain were given this name.
Who are....The Loyalists
The very first Vice President and the second President of the United States.
Who is...John Adams?
Alexander Hamilton is the face found on this specific U.S. paper bill
What is...$10 bill?
The Constitution's opening statement, which declares the goals of the new government.
What is the Preamble?
This conflict, also known as the Seven Years' War, left Britain with a massive debt they expected the colonies to help pay.
What is....The French and Indian War?
The American colonists who fought for independence were often referred to by this patriotic name.
Who are.....The Patriots
This bird was chosen as the national symbol of the United States in 1782.
What is....Bald Eagle?
Hamilton and Burr dueled on the banks of this major New York-area river.
What is...The Hudson River?
The first three words of the Preamble.
What is...."We the People."