Revolutionary War
This massacre caused the deaths of 5 colonists.
What was the "Bloody" Boston Massacre?
This 1776 document established the rights of “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness”.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
These people lived in the Americas long before Europeans arrived here.
Who are the Native Americans?
This system allows people to directly elect their leaders.
What is a Democracy?
This form of government was instituted in Athens after Cleisthenes returned from exile.
What is Democracy?
This battle began with the "Shot Heard 'Round the World".
What were the Battles of Lexington & Concord?
This Convention led to the ratification of the Constitution.
What was the Constitutional Convention?
These people settled New England seeking religious freedom.
Who are the Puritans?
This system allows people to elect Representatives on their behalf.
What is a Republic?
This war led to the death of King Charles, and inspired the writings of Thomas Hobbes.
What was the English Civil War?
This battle was preceded by General Washington's famous crossing of the Delaware.
What was the Battle of Trenton?
This treaty internationally recognized American sovereignty and independence.
What was the Treat of Paris (1883)?
This document served as the first "constitution" written on the American Colonies.
What is the Mayflower Compact?
This system serves as America's primary economic system and promotes a "free market economy".
What is Capitalism?
This constitutional element prevents rulers from being too powerful.
What is the separation of powers?
This Major battle was the turning point of the war that led to French military support.
What was the Battle of Saratoga?
What was Shays' Rebellion?
These people were brought to America against their will.
Who were the African slaves?
This person's philosophy inspired the Declaration of Independence.
Who is John Locke?
This American Governmental system is based on this British system.
What is Parliament?
This battle led to the complete ambush of British forces through a combined American and French coalition.
What was the Siege of Yorktown?
These documents advocated for a strong federal government.
What are the Federalist Papers?
These were a series of heavy taxes issued by the King on the American Colonies.
What were the "Coercive Acts"?
This Philosophy states that every human is born with inherent rights.
What is Natural Rights Philosophy?
This constitutional document stated that the King was subject to the law.
What is the Magna Carta