Important Dates
When was the Publication of Common Sense?
January 1776
What did all the states ratify in 1781?
THe Articles of Confederation
What was the Stamp Act and what did it do?
It required colonists to pay a tax that was represented by a stamp placed one everyday goods
Who signed the declaration of independence?
Benjamin Franklin
How Many People Died During the Boston massacre?
6
When was the start of the American revolution/the first shot fired?
April 19, 1776
what was the idea of separating the governments powers into different branches based on?
Baron de Montesquieu
What act was passed due to the doing of the Boston Tea Party?
Coercive, Intolerable Acts
Who did the members of Congress choose to command the Continental Army?
George Washington
What was an act of defiance toward the unfair taxes and no representation in parliament?
Boston Tea Party
When did the American Revolution end and with what treaty?
September 3, 1783, Treaty of Paris
what is the rule of law?
the law applies to everyone, not even the president is above the law
What did the Coercvie/Intolerable Acts do?
It closed the port of Boston
What was the war that immediately led up after the declaration of independence?
The American Revolution/ War of Independence
what battle in 1775 officially began the american revolution?
lexington and concord
Around how many people were killed during the American Revolution?
Around 6,800
what is the great compromise?
a states representation in the house would be based on its population, while all states had an equal number of representatives in the Senate
What was the hope of the colonial leaders that met in Philadelphia?
They had hoped to persuade Great Britain through negotiations and reconciliation
What did the declaration of independence declare about people?
All men are equal
What was the 50 page pamphlet that made a strong case for independence that persuaded colonist to support the revolution?
common sense
Upwards of how many americans were taken prisoners?
20,000
why were the Articles of Confederation generally considered to be a failure?
they left the central government too weak to resolve nationwide economic problems or maintain order.
Why did the Colonists fear their freedom was at jeopardy?
Parliament passes the Quebec Act which expanded the province of Quebec toward the Ohio River.
What was the battle that happened in 1777 that prevented British control of the Hudson river?
Battle of saratoga
When did the Boston tea party happen?
december 16 1773