Causes of the Revolution
What was the main cause of colonial anger after the French & Indian War?
British debt leading to taxation (without colonial representation)
What slogan showed colonial opposition to taxes?
No taxation without representation
Who led the Continental Army as Commander-in-Chief?
George Washington
What was the first document detailing the American government structure called?
The Articles of Confederation
What are the first 10 amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
Which law taxed printed materials like newspapers?
The Stamp Act of 1765
What protest involved dumping tea into Boston Harbor?
The Boston Tea Party
Which country helped the Americans defeat the British?
France / The French
What was a major weakness of the Articles?
No centralized power to tax
What principle divides power between state and local governments?
Federalism
What did the Proclamation of 1763 do?
Limited colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains
What was one method colonists used to resist British goods?
Boycotts and/or the Homespun Movement
What advantage did the Americans have fighting on their own land?
Knowledge of the geography
What event showed the Articles were too weak?
What system prevents one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks & Balances
What was one major cause of conflicts between colonists and Native Americans before the Revolution?
Land disputes and/or westward expansion
What group organized protests against British policies?
The Sons of Liberty
What were colonists who remained loyal to Britain called?
Loyalists / Tories
What was the main goal of the Constitutional Convention?
Fix or replace the Articles of Confederation
Who supported a strong central government?
Federalists (including Alexander Hamilton and John Adams)
How did British policies change after salutary neglect ended?
Britain enforced stricter control and taxation
Which document listed grievances and justified independence?
The Declaration of Independence
Name one group that contributed to the war effort but faced inequality afterward.
Women / African Americans / Native Americans
What compromise created two houses of Congress?
The Great Compromise
Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
To protect individual rights and satisfy Anti-Federalists