Declaration of Independence
American Revolution
Articles of Confederation
Constitutional Convention
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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
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Why is Saratoga considered to be the turning point of the American Revolution?
It brought France into the war as an ally to the American forces.
100
Who held the power under the Articles of Confederation?
The states
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In what city was the convention held, and in what year?
Philadelphia 1787
100
Trade practice where colonies enriched the mother country by supplying raw materials and buying finished goods.
mercantilism
200
What year was the DOI written?
1776
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Why has Lexington and Concord been given the nickname of "The shot heard around the world"?
It was the first battle of the American Revolution.
200
Why was the inability to collect taxes a problem?
The national government never had enough $ to run the country.
200
Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
200
What was the large state plan called?
The Virginia Plan
300
What is a grievance?
complaint
300
What was the final battle of the American Revolution?
Yorktown
300
The Articles were replaced by what?
The Constitution
300
Why was the 3/5 Compromise made?
To agree on how the slaves in the south would be counted towards a states population.
300
Who wanted a bill of rights added to the Constitution before they would ratify it?
Anti-federalists
400
Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are examples of what? They cannot be taken away.
unalienable rights
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What is the location where the Continental Army spent the terrible winter while lacking supplies?
Valley Forge
400
What two branches were missing in the Articles of Confederation?
Executive and judicial
400
What word means to approve? What word means to give up something to come to an agreement?
ratify compromise
400
How many Senators are there in Vermont?
2
500
What crime was committed by those that signed the DOI?
treason
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What officially ended the war and defined the US borders?
Treaty of Paris 1783
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A strength of the Articles was what? It organized how territories would become states and outlawed slavery in the new states.
Northwest Ordinance
500
Describe how the Great Compromise created our present day Congress.
It created 2 houses. The House of Representatives - representation is based on population. Senate - 2 per state
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What was the name of the essays written that supported the Constitution?
The Federalist Papers
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