British Policies
Which British policy allowed for British soldiers to stay in the homes of Colonists?
Quartering Act
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Declare independence from Great Britain
This man was the Commander and Chief of the Continental Army and eventually became the first president of the United States
George Washington
Under the Articles of Confederation, how many states had to agree to change the Articles?
Name all the 8th Grade Social Studies teachers.
Benbrook, Johns, Rygiel, Yang
Why did the colonists throw tea into the Boston Harbor?
Tea Act
How many men signed the Declaration of Independence?
56
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Under the Articles of Confederation, there was no____?
president and national court
Who is the leader of the executive branch of the U.S. government?
Donald Trump
Where did armed residence begin?
Lexington and Concord
What two men became the President of the United States AND signed the Declaration of Independence?
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
John Adams thought this office was the most insignificant in the government
Vice President
What event showed the government was too weak under the Articles of Confederation?
Shays' Rebellion
Who was the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?
Sandra Day O'Connor
What act imposed the first direct tax on international colonial trade?
STAMP ACT
What does consent of the governed mean?
All people must agree to be governed
Did Alexander Hamilton believe in a strong central government? True of False
True
What was the last state to ratify the Articles of Confederation?
Maryland
Which branch makes the law in the United States?
Legislative Branch; Congress
What act resulted in the colonists saying “No taxation without representation!”
Sugar Act
Who influenced Thomas Jefferson’s writing? Say two thinker's name
Cicero, Enlightenment Thinkers, Aristotle
Who is credited for improving libraries, fire services, and the postal system for the colonists?
Benjamin Franklin
What did the Articles of Confederation create between the 13 states?
A league of friendship
Who signed the Declaration of Independence with the largest signature?
John Hancock