Miscellaneous
Who wrote common sense?
Thomas Paine
What was Thomas Jeffersons role in the government?
He was the secretary of state.
In the year 1763, what was the reason for the Sugar Act?
It was designed to raise money for war debt due to the French Indian War.
What was the Whiskey Rebellion?
Taxes on American Whiskey which upset farmers, but the rebellion was shut down by George Washington.
Treaty of Paris
1783 treaty that ended American revolution by formally recognizing United States as an independent country.
Why was the battle of Monmouth a dissapointment?
due to a quick surrender
What was Henry Knox's role in the government?
He was the Secretary of War.
What is the name of the company that is importing the tea to the colonies?
British East India Trading Company.
The economy was crashing, farmers land was getting foreclosed, which led to poor farmers in Massachusetts who served in the war to violently protest.
Great Compromise
Set up two houses of legislature; 1) Senate.
2) House of Legislature
How many people died in the Boston Massacre?
11 people
What was Alexander Hamilton's role in the government?
He was the first secretary of treasury.
Why did the British Parliament pass the Quartering Act?
They wanted their soldiers to have free housing at the expense of American citizens.
How did the victory of the Battle of Trenton preserve the rebellion?
By convincing many soldiers to reenlist in the army.
Jays Treaty
Helped avoid war with Britain and kept the U.S. nuetral during European conflicts
Republican
What was Benjamin Franklin known for?
Benjamin Franklin is known for being a Founding Father who played a key role in the American Revolution, signing the Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Paris, and the U.S. Constitution.
What was the reason for Britain establishing navigation laws?
Britain only wanted Americans to get resources from them, so they would maintain control over them.
What was the cause of the Lexington and Concord battle?
It was caused by American colonies opposing British rule over them (taxes).
3/5 Compromise
Since slaves were more populated in the south, their vote only counted as 3/5 of a vote.
1777
What significance of George Washington in the government?
He was the first president of the United States of America. He was the commander of of Continental Army and led America to independence.
To what extent was the Stamp Act an abuse of British power?
Because it imposed a direct tax on the American colonies which was seen as economic exploitation.
Why were the British during the Battle of Bunker hill?
The colonists ran out of ammo.
Articles of Confederation
1) No excecutive branch
2) No power to tax
3) No power to regulate commerce
4) unanimous vote required for legislation