American Revolution
What started the American Revolution?
Taxes
What goods did the English and Natives trade?
Iron untensils,tools, guns, and woven cloth.
What were economic reasons for the war?
A series of economic sanctions taken by the British and French
What was the articles of confederation replaced by?
Constitution
What is the 4th amendment to the Constitution
Right to bare arms.
Who started the sons of anarchy?
Sam Adams
Why did the Puritans have a conflicted view of the Native Americans?
They saw them as heathens.
Why is the war of 1812 called the Forgotten War?
The conflict didn't merit so much as a capital W
What were the advantages according to the Federation?
Strong leadership.
What is the 8th amendment of the Constitution?
No excessive bail or excessive punishment
What happened at the Boston tea party?
The colonists dressed up like Indians and threw the crates of tea into the harbor.
What was the end result of the war of 1812?
The Pequot's were either killed or sold into slavery.
What was the War of 1812 fought over?
Conflict fought between the United States and Great Britain over British violations of U.S. maritime rights.
What were the advantages for the Anti-Federalist
Appealed to the popular distrust of the Government.
What is the 6th amendment?
A right t a speedy trial.
What did they The colonists call the British soldiers?
Hint: The color of their uniforms.
Red coats
How long did the fighting last?
2 years
How long did the War of 1812 last?
two years and eight months
What are the 3 branches of government?
Executive, Legislative and Judicial
How many amendments to the Bill of Rights?
First 10
Who won the Revolutionary War?
Colonist AKA Americans
What happened to King Phillip at the end of the war?
He was killed and his head was put on stick in the town square.
What was the biggest cause of the War of 1812?
British restrictions on U.S. trade and America's desire to expand its territory.
What were the original parties of the government?
Federalists and the Democratic/Republicans
Quartering Amendment
No soldiers can take up residence in a private home owner home