Revolution
This author penned "common sense"
Thomas paine
Our government is based off of it today; Supported by the Federalists
U.S. Constitution
What party supported revolution?
Patriots
When was Benjamin Franklin born?
1706
This treaty ended the American revolution
The Treaty Of Paris
The two original political parties
Federalists and anti-federalists
What was the name of the act that the British imposed that put tax on paper?
Stamp acts
Who are the top 4 founding fathers?
George Washingon, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison
This governing body helped unit the 13 colonies
The Continental Congress
What was the term used for the acts Britain passed that caused people in the colonies to pay higher taxes?
Intolerable acts
What did John Adams do before he became president?
He was a leader of the American Revolution that achieved independence from Great Britain
What land did the United States receive in the North, South,and West, as a result of the treaty?
Land north to Canada, south to Florida, and west od Mississippi
The amount of states that had to agree to pass a law under the Articles
2/3 majority
What was the riot that took place in 1770 that made colonists start to want action with rebellion?
Boston Massacre
What is the science behind benjamin franklins kit expermint?
It demonstrated the connection between lightning and electricity
This delegate from Massachusetts served on the Committee that wrote the Declaration of Independence
John Adams
Republic
What was the name of the war that led the British to impose higher taxes?
French-Indian War/Seven Years War
When did Alexander Hamilton die?
July 12, 1804