The Revolutionary War
This era of thought influenced the Revolution, Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution with its ideas on natural rights, including life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, and property.
What is the Enlightenment?
The Declaration of Independence listed numerous grievances against this British king, who was seen as a tyrant.
Who is King George III?
This meeting of colonial delegates in 1776 resulted in the decision to break away from Britain and declare independence.
What is the Continental Congress?
Under the Articles of Confederation, this national body couldn’t collect taxes, making it hard to raise money.
What is Congress?
This is the system where power is shared between the national government and the states.
What is federalism?
This was one of the primary grievances the colonists had for the British King and government, as it impacted their wallets and political involvement.
What is taxation without representation?
Colonists resented these laws, which restricted trade and ensured that the colonies benefited the British economy.
What are the Navigation Acts?
Written by Thomas Jefferson, this document was adopted on July 4, 1776, and outlined the reasons for the colonies' break from Britain.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
The national government couldn’t do this, making it difficult to defend the country in times of crisis.
What is raise an army?
This group wanted the Constitution to be approved and supported a strong central government.
Who are the Federalists?
This 1765 law required colonists to pay an additional tax for an official stamp on paper products, sparking widespread protests.
What is the Stamp Act?
Colonists accused the British of violating their right to a fair trial by using these instead of a trial by jury.
What are trials by appointed judge? (or bias judges/trials)
What types of efforts were made by the colonists to gain support for independence.
What is (accept any of the following) Resistance Writing, Civil Disobedience, Organizing?
Each state had this many votes in Congress, regardless of its size or population.
What is one vote?
This group didn’t like the Constitution at first because they thought it gave the national government too much power.
Who are the Anti-Federalists?
Passed by Britain after the Boston Tea Party, these punitive measures that closed the Boston Port, disbanded the Massachusetts government, among other provisions…were meant to restore order but instead intensified colonial resistance.
What are the Intolerable Acts (or Coercive Acts)?
This event in 1770, in which British soldiers killed five colonists, was used by patriots as propaganda to fuel anti-British sentiment.
What is the Boston Massacre?
This section of the Declaration of Independence lists the specific complaints against the British government.
What is the "grievances" section?
The national government couldn’t control this between the states, which led to economic disputes and confusion.
What is trade? (also accept $$$)
The Anti-Federalists wanted to add this to the Constitution to protect people’s rights.
What is the Bill of Rights?
This British law prohibited colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains, causing anger among settlers eager to expand.
What is the Proclamation of 1763?
Colonists opposed this British policy, which forced them to house and supply British soldiers stationed in the colonies.
What is the Quartering Act?
This concept, mentioned in the Declaration of Independence, argues that people have the right to overthrow a government that does not protect their rights.
What is the right to revolt? (right to rebel, right to revolution)
To make changes to the Articles, this many states had to agree, which made it nearly impossible to fix any problems.
What is all 13 states (or unanimous consent)?
The Federalists believed that the national government should have more power to control issues that affect the entire country, while still allowing states to handle their own problems.
What is separation of powers?