Important People
This famous Federalist had a 3-part plan, a secret meeting between him and Jefferson, and he was the secretary of Treasury.
Who is Hamilton?
During this famous historical event many colonists dumped British tea overboard as to protest "Taxation without representation"
What is the Boston Tea Party?
This document was signed on July 4th, 1776, officially freeing America from Britian's control.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
"Unable to be taken away from or given away by the possessor"
What is Unalienable?
These are the two parts of the US Congress.
What are the Senate and the House of Representatives?
This Federalist is commonly known as the "Father of the Constitution" and he wrote around 29 federalist papers [i.e.. #10]
Who is James Madison?
This Battle took place at the very end of the revolutionary war in 1781 (The Treaty of Paris being signed just 2 years after).
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
This is the Supreme Law of The Land that established America's national government and fundamental rights.
What is the US Constitution?
"The action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid"
What is ratification?
This is what stops one branch of government from being too powerful.
What are Checks and Balances?
This British general apposed Washington and was defeated at Brooklyn Heights and White Plains.
Who is General Howe?
This surprise attack from Washington occurred on Christmas Day in 1776, causing near 1,000 German casualties and only 6 Patriot casualties
"In the following pages I offer nothing more than simple facts, plain arguments, and common sense. . . .
I have heard it asserted by some, that as America has flourished under her former connection with Great-Britain, the same connection is necessary towards her future happiness, and will always have the same effect. Nothing can be more fallacious than this kind of argument"
-Thomas Paine
What is "Common Sense?"
"All future generations of people"
What is posterity?
These are the differences between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists
Federalists: favored ratifying the Constitution and establishing a strong central government
Anti-Federalists: opposed it and argued for states’ rights and a limited federal government
This Quaker was most known for fighting which goes against his religion. In the Revolutionary war, he pushes Gen. Cornwallis up to Yorktown.
Who is Nathaniel Greene?
This was made as a response to the coercive acts that took place in 1775 with delegates from every colony except Georgia
What is The First Continental Congress?
This document served as the United States' first constitution. It was in use from March 1, 1781, until 1789 when the present-day Constitution was ratified.
What is the Articles of Confederation?
"An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances"
What is precedent?
These are the three main branches of government and their main purposes.
What is....
Legislative: Make laws, declare war, check President
Judicial: Reviews, Interprets, and Applies laws
Executive: Carries out laws
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This anti-federalist from Massachusetts led a rebellion against the states and gave the founders the idea of scrapping the articles
Who is Daniel Shays?
This battle was a significant turning point in the revolutionary war. Benedict Arnold defeats General Burgoyne on Sep 199, 1777.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
"Gentlemen may cry, ‘Peace, Peace,’ but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? ... Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!"
-Patrick Henry
What is "Give me liberty or give me death!"
"The exercise of absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way"
What is despotism?
These are the differences between the loyalists and the patriots