French & Indian War
What was the cause of the French and Indian War?
Disputes over land claims in the Ohio River Valley
The first direct tax on the colonists that led to unrest in the English colonies
Stamp Act
Which of the following was true of the Continental Congress in its drafting of the Articles of Confederation?
A. It gave Congress the exclusive right to issue currency. B.It gave the national court system the power to review both national and state law. C.It gave Congress control of interstate commerce. D.It rejected the arguments of men like Samuel Adams and Richard Henry Lee who feared strong governments.
A
Which of the compromises at the constitutional convention was LEAST likely the result of regional and sectional differences in the United States? (3/5 Compromise, Slave Trade Compromise, Great Compromise, Executive Elections Compromise)
Executive Elections Compromise
Lawyer who represented the redcoats in the Boston Massacre, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and served as Washington's Vice President
John Adams
Ft. Necessity
What group served as the de facto government during the first year of the American Revolution?
2nd Continental Congress
What weaknesses did the Articles of Confederation have?
Inability to raise revenue, inability to regulate trade, inability to defend and difficulty to amend
The creation of a bi cameral congress where the representation of the House of Reps would be based on population and the Senate on Statehood
Great Compromise
Passed the Alien and Sedition Acts to strengthen the Federalist party
John Adams
Washington was replaced by a British General who arrogantly marched troops into the Ohio River Valley. The ambush of his troops would become known as...
France’s support for the U.S. during the American Revolutionary War was motivated primarily by what?
a desire to weaken its rival, Great Britain & the American win at Saratoga
Who was considered the author of the Articles of Confederation
John Dickinson
what does the 3rd amendment protect U.S. citizens against?
Quartering
First Supreme Court Chief Justice who also negotiated the Economic treaty with the British
John Jay
The end of the French and Indian war would also lead to the end of this period or policy for the English colonists
salutary neglect
What was the first battle of the American Revolution, often called "the shot heard round the world?"
Lexington and Concord
What type of Congressional system was the Articles of Confederation?
Unicameral
The Democratic-Republicans favored what?
states' rights (weak central government), state banks, pro-French foreign policy, strict interpretation of the constitution
A known smuggler, one of the leaders of the Sons of Liberty and signer of the Declaration of Independence
John Hancock
1. Utilizing the Geography in an attempt to cut of resources to the French
2. Establish an alliance with the Iroquois
3. Prioritizing North American Victory in the 7 years war
Despite England’s superior military, industrialized economy, and larger population, the colonists were ultimately able to succeed in their war for independence because they possessed what?
greater familiarity with the land, superior political and military leadership, and a deep ideological commitment
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787, considered by many to be the greatest success of the Articles of Confederation Congress apart from the Declaration of Independence, did all of the following EXCEPT A.resolve the western land claims of the original 13 states and create a process for territories to eventually gain statehood. B.set aside large reservations for Indian tribes in the area, guaranteeing a generation of mostly peaceful relations with American Indians. C.prohibit slavery north of the Ohio River between the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River. D.require the careful surveying of land to avoid property disputes and require that all larger townships set aside land for a public school.
B
What 2 states were the last to ratify the U.S. Constitution?
Rhode Island and North Carolina
often called the penman of the American Revolution, this Delaware governor became an influential figure in the early government of the U.S.
John Dickinson