Dates
Frech and Indian War
1754-1763
What event is described Clash between British soldiers and colonists in Boston, leading to deaths and anger against British rule.
Boston Massacre
What act is described British tax on paper goods in the American colonies, causing protests.
Stamp Act
What president was elected in 1789(first U.S President)
George Washington
When was the Declaration of Independence
1776
What event is described Colonists dumped British tea into Boston Harbor to protest British taxes on tea.
Boston Tea Party
What act is described British tax on sugar and goods imported to the colonies.
Sugar Act
What president was elected in 1796 (second U.S President)
John Adams
When were the Articles of Confederation
1777
What was Pamphlet by Thomas Paine promoting independence called
Common sense
What act is described Colonists protested the Stamp Act, demanding representation.
Stamp Act Congress
Thomas Jefferson
When was the Constitutional Convention
1787
What event is described Colonies fought for independence from Britain
American Revolution
What act is Described British taxes on imported goods, leading to more protests.
Townshend Acts
What was the name of the group that supported independence from British Rule
Patriots
When Ratification debates
1787-1788
What _____ v ______ event is described Supreme Court case establishing judicial review.
Marbury v. Madison
What Treaty is described Treaty ending the Revolutionary War and recognizing American independence.
Treaty of Paris
Who was the first founding Father who was a signer of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and a governor of Massachusetts.
John Hancock