Early Colonies
This colony, established in 1607, was the first permanent English settlement in America.
What is Jamestown?
The conflict between Britain and France over land in North America that helped spark colonial unrest.
What is the French and Indian War?
He famously declared, "Give me liberty, or give me death!"
Who is Patrick Henry?
The document that formally declared American independence from Britain.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
The first President of the United States under the Constitution.
Who is George Washington?
The lost colony of Roanoke was established by this man in 1587.
Who is Sir Walter Raleigh?
This 1763 proclamation prohibited colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.
What is the Proclamation of 1763?
He authored the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
The first constitution of the United States that created a weak national government.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
This plan proposed representation based on population in the new government.
What is the Virginia Plan?
This governing body in Virginia was the first representative government in the colonies.
What is the House of Burgesses?
A violent confrontation between British soldiers and colonists in 1770 that fueled anti-British sentiment.
What is the Boston Massacre?
The first commander of the Continental Army.
Who is George Washington?
This agreement established a two-house Congress as part of the Constitution.
What is the Great Compromise?
This rebellion highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
What is Shays' Rebellion?
This document, signed aboard the Mayflower, established self-governance for the Plymouth Colony.
What is the Mayflower Compact?
This event involved colonists dumping British tea into Boston Harbor to protest taxation without representation.
What is the Boston Tea Party?
She is remembered for her famous line, "Remember the Ladies," urging her husband to include women's rights in the new government.
Who is Abigail Adams?
These essays were written to promote the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
What are The Federalist Papers?
He is known as the "Father of the Constitution."
Who is James Madison?
The New England colonies primarily focused on this type of economy.
What is shipbuilding, fishing, and trade?
The turning point battle of the American Revolution that convinced France to support the colonists.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
This British monarch ruled during the American Revolution.
Who is King George III?
The Bill of Rights consists of this number of amendments.
What is ten?
This branch of government is responsible for making laws.
What is the legislative branch?