Rebels & Redcoats
Who wrote Common Sense, convincing colonists independence was “common sense”?
Thomas Paine
The Northwest Ordinance banned what practice in new territories north of the Ohio River?
Slavery
In what city did delegates meet to write the Constitution?
Philadelphia
What was the main goal of the Federalist Papers?
To convince states to ratify the Constitution
This movie franchise features the "villain" Michael Myers
Halloween
Which battle convinced France to join the war on the American side?
Battle of Saratoga (1777)
What was the name of America’s first constitution?
Articles of Confederation
Why did large and small states disagree about representation & what were the 2?
Large states wanted votes based on population; small states wanted equal votes
Why did Anti-Federalists believe the Constitution threatened liberty?
It lacked a Bill of Rights and gave too much power to the central government
This percentage of Americans call Halloween their favorite holiday
23%
How did George Washington’s leadership style at Valley Forge strengthen the Continental Army?
He inspired unity and discipline through shared hardship
Why couldn’t Congress collect taxes under the Articles?
Because only states had that power
What compromise settled the dispute over representation in Congress & which state helped come to this conclusion?
The Great Compromise & Connecticut
What argument did Federalists make in favor of a strong national government?
It would prevent chaos and protect the Union from foreign and domestic threats
The next time there will be a full moon that lands on Halloween is this year
2039
What role did the Treaty of Paris (1783) play in shaping the nation’s borders
It recognized U.S. independence and set the Mississippi River as the western boundary
What major weakness made enforcing laws nearly impossible under the Articles?
No executive branch
How did the Three-Fifths Compromise affect both taxes and representation?
It counted 3/5 of enslaved people for both
Who led the Federalists and wrote many Federalist Papers?
Alexander Hamilton
The Tradition of carving Gourds to ward off evil spirits started in this country
Ireland
What was the main message of the Declaration of Independence’s second paragraph?
That government’s power comes from the consent of the governed
How did Shays’ Rebellion expose the Articles’ biggest flaw
It showed the national government couldn’t protect property or maintain order, taxes/debt started to add up
What 2 principles of government was most strengthened by the new Constitution compared to the Articles?
Separation of powers and checks and balances
How did the Bill of Rights represent a political compromise between the two sides?
It limited federal power while preserving the Constitution’s structure
This day has had Halloween land on it most frequently in the over a 400-year Gregorian cycle
Friday