Early Aggravations
This war was fought between the French and British governments within the New World in the mid 1700s.
The French and Indian War or Seven Years War
This event sparked outrage in Boston as colonists were fired upon after a snowball fight.
Boston Massacre
This was offered to enslaved African Americans who agreed to fight in the Revolutionary War.
Freedom
This form of government was created directly after America gained its independence from Great Britain.
Articles of Confederation
This political party was created after the Constitutional Convention of 1787. They highly favored the powers given to the Central Government.
Federalists
This form of taxation placed additional costs on all paper products utilized by the 13 Colonies.
The Stamp Act
This port was closed down following the infamous Boston Tea Party
Port of Boston
This portion of the Declaration of Independence outlined the wants and needs of the Colonists.
Preamble
In order for new laws to be made under the Articles of Confederation what fraction of states needed to support the vote?
9/13
This party expressed concerns at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 and refused to ratify the Constitution until 10 additional amendments were made.
Anti-Federalists
This economic system allowed for Mother Countries to benefit off of raw materials from their colonies through the system of exporting more than importing.
Mercantilism
These Acts were passed in a response to the Boston Tea Party.
Intolerable Acts
This country came to the aid of the 13 Colonies for selfish desires to weaken the British military during the Revolutionary War.
France
In order to make amendments to the Articles of Confederation what fraction of votes were needed?
13/13
This amendment ensures that all US citizens have the right to reasonable searches and seizures, and cannot be taken advantage of by authorities.
4th Amendment
This nation experience high levels of debt after the French and Indian War, resulting in increased colonial taxation.
Britian/England
This resource was decreased in cost when purchased from British Businesses, causing colonial smugglers to become frustrated.
Tea
This portion of the Declaration of Independence expressed the Colonists goals after separating from British control.
Denunciation
This Branch of the United States Constitution has the power to declare Executive actions as unconstitutional.
Judicial Branch
This amendment ensures that if someone is convicted of a crime, they are not allowed to be charges extreme amounts of money or tortured.
8th Amendment
This boarder, which was established by the British Government, expressed that the colonists were not to go beyond the Appalachian Mountains.
Proclamation Line of 1763
This gathering occurred in Philadelphia after the passing of 4 terrible British laws against the Colonists.
First Continental Congress
This portion of the Declaration of Independence outlined the key problems held by the Colonists relating to the British treatment.
Grievances
This Branch of the government can overturn an Executive veto with 2/3 vote.
Legislative Branch
This amendment ensures that the people are provided any powers not directly listed within the Constitution.
9th Amendment