American Revolution
The name of a colonist who supported the British
What is a Loyalist
Name the leader of the Continental Army
Who is George Washington
This breakup letter from Jefferson to Great Britain influenced the constitution
What is the Declaration of Independence
Also known as Congress, this branch of government is divided into two parts, or houses
What is the Legislative Branch
This name was given to Americans
who fought in the Revolutionary War
What are Patriots
American troops stayed here for the winter in 1778, and it proved to be incredibly difficult
What is Valley Forge
This philosopher argued that all people have the right to "life, liberty, and property."
Who is John Locke
This "Plan" called for proportional representation in the legislature
What is the Virginia Plan
The Revolution was considered over when the Americans won this final battle
What is the Battle of Yorktown
The popular cry from the colonists where they did not feel like their rights were being recognized.
No taxation without representation
How many states needed to ratify, or approve, of the Constitution for it to take effect?
What is 9 states
This branch of government carries out the nation's laws
What is the Executive Branch
Name the first battle of the Revolution
What is the Battle of Lexington and Concord
Signed in 1783, this formal document officially ended the Revolutionary War
What is the Treaty of Paris
This amendment allows for freedom of speech, religion and the press
What is the 1st Admendment
A system of government where power is shared by the national and state governments
What is federalism
Without the help of this country, the Americans may not have succeeded in the Revolutionary War
What is France
Who wrote Common Sense
Who is Thomas Paine
This man was considered the "Father of the Constitution"
Who is James Madison
This "Compromise" solved the issue of representation in the legislature
What is the Great Compromise