Post American Revolution
What was the name of document that was created first, after the american revolution?
The Articles of Confederation
What were the two groups of colonists called? Those who supported the British were called ________ and those who supported the Colonists were called ________
loyalists and patriots
What was the Battle of Lexington and Concord known as?
The Short Heard Round The World
What was the name of the event in which colonists attacked British soldiers in Boston, leading to the death of 5 colonists?
The Boston Massacre
What was the name given to the New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware colonies?
The Middle Colonies
What was the name of the Rebellion of farmers against the government of Massachusetts?
Shays Rebellion
Who was the commander of the Continental Army?
George Washington
This spy was a Yale College student who was executed for his work?
Nathan Hale
This event took place when the Sons of Liberty, dressed as Indians, boarder a ship and dumbed the contents overboard into Boston Harbor.
The Boston Tea Party
Which of the 13 colonies was located the furthest south?
Georgia
What is an economic "depression?"
very long and serious period of economic hardship where many people lose their jobs, businesses close
What is the word that means, a secure location where messages were left?
Dead Drop
This phrase was used to voice the dislike for British taxes on the colonies.
No Taxation Without Representation
The Battle of Saratoga
What was the first "permanent" English colony in North America?
Jamestown
Virginia
Massacusetts raised land taxes by this percent to pay off thier debt.
60%
What was the name of the river and town that Washington crossed and invaded on Christmas Day?
The Delaware River and the town of Trenton
The group was founded by Samuel Adams before the American Revolution.
The Sons of Liberty
Native American groups joined together to fight against the British in what became known as __________________________?
Pontiac's Rebellion
What was the name of the event in which Settlers in Virginia were angry with the Governor for not protecting them against Native Americans?
What was the name of the treaty that ended the American Revolution?
The Treaty of Paris 1783
What was the name of Washingtons secret spy ring?
Culper Spy Ring
These was passed after the Boston Tea Party?
Intolerable Acts
This was passed after the French and Indian War and stated that the colonist could not expand past the Appalachian Mountians and that the French/Native Americans could have that land.
The Proclomation of 1763
What was the name of the first lawmaking group to represent citizens?
The House of Burgesses