French and Indian War
The French and Indian War began in this year.
1754
The ____________________ Act placed a tax on imported goods, like molasses.
Sugar
Common Sense changed many people’s minds about _______________________________.
independence
In 1787, representatives met in ______________________________________, Pennsylvania to ______________________
the Articles of ______________________________
Philadelphia, rewrite, Confederation
The United States bought the Louisiana Territory for
$15 million
Won the French and Indian War.
British
Why did colonists dump British tea into Boston harbor?
Taxation without representation
Wrote the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
What kind of government did the founders want?
republic
In ________________ the Louisiana Territory became part of the United States.
1803
The Treaty of Paris gave _____________________, Canada and the ___________________Valley to the country that won the war.
Florida, Ohio
The American Revolution began in this year.
1775
The Declaration of Independence was approved on ________________.
July 4th, 1776
Article I of the Constitution
legislative branch (congress)
People learned about the Louisiana Territory because Lewis and Clark.
-made maps
-drew pictures
-wrote about bears and snakes
Did American Indians side with the British or the French?
both
The colonists fought against the _______________________ army.
British
Who inspired Jefferson to write about natural rights in the Declaration?
John Locke
Article II of the Constitution
executive branch (presidency)
How did the U.S. inherit Florida?
Adams-Onís Treaty with Spain (1819)
To avoid conflict with the American Indians.
The intent of the Proclamation of 1763.
How did the Americans win their independence?
Military strategy, political leadership, and the support of other nations.
John Locke believed all people are born ________________ and have natural ____________
equal, rights
Bill of Rights
first 10 amendments of the Constitution
The Monroe Doctrine said
-U.S. would stay out of European business.