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Samuel Adams
Who was the leader of the Sons of Liberty?
100
He felt the states wouldn't have enough power over the Constitution
What was Patrick Henry against approving the Constitution?
100
Did not contain a Bill of Rights
Why did the anti-federalists, such as George Mason, not approve the Constitution?
100
Boston Massacre
During the Revolution, what event took place in 1770?
100
Won victory at sea against British Navy
Who was John Paul Jones?
200
Roger Williams and Anne Huchinson
Who left their colonies for religious freedom?
200
Revolution Era
During what time period did Thomas Paine write Common Sense?
200
6th amendment
Which amendment allows a person a trial by jury?
200
Articles of Confederation
Which document explained how wars would be financed and treaties would be negotiated?
200
Moving people and products faster
How did the building of roads, promote the free enterprise system?
300
George Washington
Who was the commander of the Continental Army?
300
Discuss ideas with one another
What does freedom of speech allow citizens to do?
300
Escape persecution
Why did Catholics immigrant to Maryland in the 17th Century?
300
Distance from Great Britain Need for law Rights for Englishmen
Why did the colonists want to create their own form of representative government?
300
Ghent
What treaty ended the War of 1812?
400
John Adams
Who was the 2nd President of the United States?
400
1787
What year was the Constitution written?
400
Slave representation
What was the 3/5 Compromise?
400
10th amendment
What is federalism?
400
Jefferson vs. Hamilton
What two men argued over political parties in the 1790's?
500
Virginia Plan (large state) New Jersey Plan (small state)
What was the Great Compromise?
500
Turning point of the revolutionary was - received aid from French
Why was the Battle of Saratoga important?
500
Stamp Act
During the Revolution, what event took place in 1765?
500
Power to federal courts (judicial review)
What did the Marbury vs. Madison court case establish?
500
Create states west of the Appalachian Mts.
What was the Northwest Ordinance?