French and Indian War
Colonial Unrest
The American Revolution
Early Federal
1796 - 1815
100

These two countries fought in the French and Indian War

What are France and England?

100

This group of colonists were well-known for tarring and feathering British tax collectors

What are the Sons of Liberty.

100

This well-known American politician primarily wrote the Declaration of Independence.

Who is Thomas Jefferson?

100

The set of rules that was eventually replaced by the US Constitution.

What are the Articles of Confederation?

100

These two men fought in an infamous battle in Weekhawken, New Jersey after a years long dispute (including endorsement of his political opponent in the Election of 1800).

Who are Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton?

200

This man led the colonial troops against the French

George Washington

200

This man wrote "Common Sense," a pamphlet that led many colonists to believe in "no taxation without representation."

Thomas Paine

200

These colonists (who were typically wealthy) sided with the British during the war.

Who are loyalists?

200

These two parties were created due to disagreements over the size of the government and the creation of the US Constitution

What are Federalists and Antifederalists?

200

This scandal led to then-president John Adams to pass the Alien and Sedition Acts.

What is the XYZ Affair?
300

Several colonies were listed on the Join or Die Flag. What are three?

South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, New England

300

This British law allowed troops to search American merchant ships (Writs of Assistance)

What are the Townshend Acts?

300

This camp was used by the Continental (American) army in December of 1777 through June of 1778. 

What is Valley Forge.

300

These three men wrote essays defending the Constitution called the "Federalist Papers."

Who are John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison?

300

The Battle of New Orleans led to this man becoming a war hero (and later a president).

Who is Andrew Jackson?

400

This New France capital's defeat led to the end of the French and Indian War.

What is Quebec?

400

This popular line used by American revolutionaries was created by Patrick Henry.

What is "Give me liberty or give me death"

400

This method of attack was the main way American troops were victorious during the Battle of Trenton

What are surprise attacks/guerilla warfare?

400

This negotiated agreement led to enslaved populations being counted toward representation.

What is the 3/5ths Compromise?

400

The political party that held power after the War of 1812

What is the Republican Party?

500

A proclamation given by King George III at the end of the war prohibiting colonists from moving westward.

What is the Proclamation of 1763?

500

These acts were made to punish Boston for the Boston Tea Party. 

What are the Intolerable Acts?
500

This French king gave support to the Continental Army after the Battle of Saratoga and ensured American victory.

Who is King Louis XVI (16th)?

500

Two of George Washington's warnings once he left office.

What is foreign neutrality?

What is no two-party system?

What is being against sectionalism/staying united?

500

A poem inspired by the victory at Fort McHenry written by Francis Scott Key

What is the Star-Spangled Banner?

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