At the Battle of Monmouth, who became a hero by carrying water to soldiers?
Molly Pitcher
100
What was the group of people who supported Britain in the American Revolution called?
Loyalist
100
During what war, did both France and Britain claim land west of the Appalachian Mountains?
French and Indian War
100
In 1765, what placed a tax on items like newspapers?
Stamp Act
200
What is a friend with whom one is united for a common purpose?
Ally
200
Who was a supporter of the cause of the American Revolution?
Patriot
200
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
200
What event occurred in New Jersey where tea was seized and burned?
Greenwich Tea Party
200
In the constitution, what promises basic rights to citizens, such as freedom of religion and speech?
Bill of Rights
300
What is it called when each side gives up some of its demands to reach an agreement?
Compromise
300
Who fought as a young officer for the British during the French and Indian War?
George Washington
300
Who was the first governor of New Jersey?
William Livingston
300
What began in 1775 when British soldiers in Boston fought with members of a local militia?
American Revolution
300
What was the statement Thomas Jefferson wrote explaining the decision to become free from Great Britain called?
Declaration of Independence
400
What is money people pay to the government?
Tax
400
Who were the German soldiers paid to fight for Britain?
Hessians
400
Who was the general the lead the Patriots to victory against the British?
George Washington
400
What battle ended the American Revolution?
Battle of Short Hills
400
During the Constitutional Convention of 1787, what called for Congress to be based on the size of the state's population and larger states would have more representatives than smaller ones?
Virginia Plan
500
What are groups of citizens trained to fight and help in emergencies?
Militias
500
Who was from New Jersey that signed the Declaration of Independence?
Abraham Clark
500
Who suggested the New Jersey Plan during the Constitutional Convention?
William Paterson
500
Which 2 battles helped restore confidence in Washington and his army?
Battle of Trenton and Battle of Princeton
500
During the Constitutional Convention of 1787, what called for Congress to have one house and each state would have the same number of representatives?