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Causes of the Revolution
American Revolution
Articles
CONSTITUTION and New Republic
MISC.
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Which of the following set of historical events is in the correct chronological order? A. Stamp Act, Committees of Correspondence, Intolerable Acts, Boston Tea Party B. Boston Tea Party, Committees of Correspondence, Intolerable Acts, Stamp Act C. Stamp Act, Committees of Correspondence, Boston Tea Party, Intolerable Acts D. Committees of Correspondence, Intolerable Acts, Boston Tea Party, Stamp Act
C
100
The turning point battle of the Revolution, which made France decide to sign the Franco-American Alliance was...
The Battle of Saratoga
100
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
100
The comprise that settled the biggest debate during the Constitutional Convention.
The Great Compromise
100
the British promised to abandon their forts in the Northwest, which averted a possible war with England
Jays Treaty
200
Which man’s writings were most influential in inciting the Americans’ revolt against the British?
Thomas Paine
200
Hired/paid german soldiers who fought for the British
Hessians
200
What weaknesses did the Articles of Confederation have?
2/3 majority to pass legislation, no executive branch or legislative branch, no direct taxation from the federal government
200
This group believed in strict interpretation of the Constitution. What is not written is not allowed.
Democratic Republicans
200
The Naturalization Act changed the number of years of living in the United States to obtain citizenship from 5 years to?
14
300
Britain's response to the Boston Tea Party which closed Boston Harbor and annulled Boston's charter.
The Coercive/Intolerable Acts
300
Where Cornwallis surrendered
Yorktown
300
A major defect in the national government established by the Articles of Confederation was that it lacked what?
The ability to tax
300
Which group believed that the federal government was sovereign and had the right to interpret the constitution and use measures that are necessary and proper.
Federalists
300
One response to or effect of the Alien and Sedition
The Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions Revolution of 1800
400
Which of the following contributed the LEAST to the growing colonial sentiment toward independence in the 1770s? A. Anger over numerous attempts to tax the colonists and colonists’ perceived lack of political representation in Parliament B. Frustration over the British government’s refusal to send troops to protect the colonies from Indian attacks C. An emerging ideology of resistance based on English common law, Enlightenment ideals, and Whig political thought
B
400
What was the first battle of the American Revolution,often called "the shot heard round the world?"
Lexington and Concord
400

Group of farmers rebelled against unresponsive government. This led to Massachusetts Legislature passing the Riot Act

Shays Rebellion

400
Only state to not send a delegate to Constitutional Convention
Rhode Island
400
French demanded bribe from American delegates to negotiate with Talleyrand over the seizing of American ships by France. This led to Congress cutting off trade with France and allowing American ships to seize French ships.
XYZ Affair
500

imposed duties on colonial imports of paper, paint, glass, and tea in order to pay the salaries of royal governors and judges in the colonies.

The Townshend Act

500
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
500
What contributed to the ratification of the Constitution?
Federalists promise to create a Bill of Rights, frustration over the limitations of the Articles of Confederation, lowering the required number of states to 9/13
500
Bicameral legislature, each of the states would be represented in proportion to their “Quotas of contribution, or to the number of free inhabitants
The Virginia Plan
500
The Alien and Sedition Acts were issued in response to?
Challenges America faced after the French Revolution