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This person urged colonists to declare independence and establish a republican government. Bonus points: the title of his written work.
Who is Thomas Paine
What is Common Sense
No blood was shed during this war, but it pitted the Federalists against the Jeffersonian Republicans. George Washington would decide the winner of this war.
What is the Bank War, or the Battle over the Bank
This was the first constitution of America. It formed a loose confederation of states under a weak Congress with little power.
What is the Articles of Confederation
What is the 3/5 Compromise
This was how women learned or got an education. It was part of their role to teach, be mothers, and homemakers.
What is Republican Motherhood
This person was a prominent member of the Battle of the Bank argument. The New Yorker was the first Secretary of the Treasury of the United States.
Who is Alexander Hamilton
This battle was fought on the outskirts of Boston. It ended with the colonists retreating, but the British took a major hit. King George closed the door of reconciliation after this.
What is the Battle of Bunker Hill
This was an attempt of reconciliation sent and crafted by the Second Continental Congress. It was rejected by the king.
What is the Olive Branch Petition
Created the Supreme Court and federal legal system.
Examples of natural rights connected to grievances against the British King (3+)
What is taxes without consent, abolishing valued laws, military dictatorship, standing armies in peacetime, cutting off trade, burning towns, hostility with natives = no US voice or speech
These people were both historical figures. One was the second president of the United States and Washington's VP. The other was a private activist and pushed for more rights for a certain group.
Who are John and Abigail Adams
This battle resulted in a morale boost for the revolutionaries. Washington captured a group of German Hessians.
What is the Battle of Trenton
Double Point Opportunity: (2 parts)
This was drafted by Jefferson and approved by Congress. It allowed American's to appeal to foreign nations for aid, and inspired later revolutionary movements worldwide.
This was an edition to part 1. The purpose was to secure rights for individuals and give more rights to the states. Anti-federalists feared without it, the federal government would have too much power.
What is the Declaration of Independence
What is the Bill of Rights
3 parts (in order):
Called for proportional representation in Congress.
Called for equal representation by state regardless of population.
Fixed problem by giving proportional representation in the House, and equal representation in the Senate (2 members)
What is the Virginia Plan
What is the New Jersey Plan
What is the Great Compromise
This native group was aligned with Americans in the Revolution. They made a union with the US and the Oneidas and Tuscaroras to fight against the British and their native alliances.
Who are the Irquois (Iriquois Confederacy)
This person led a rebellion against taxes and property foreclosures. The armed attack of Western Mass was quickly put down, but fears of "mob rule" arose.
Who is Daniel Shays (Shays' Rebellion)
This war was a turning point in the Revolution. The win secured French support for the Revolutionary cause after an American win.
What is the Battle of Saratoga
Written with a purpose of being propaganda to support federalism. It unintentionally became the most penetrative comments on the Constitution. Written by three famous figures.
What are the Federalist Papers
This policy provided the sale of land in the Old Northwest. Proceeds went to the national debt.
What is the Land Ordinance of 1785
These men were considered "demigods" because they dropped their personal goals to help the nation. They were selected by state legislatures. George Washington is an example.
Who are the Continental Congress Delegates
This person was an American diplomat who helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris. He was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and was a Federalist.
Who is John Jay
This battle involved the French army and navy. They aided the Americans in surrounding Cornwallis until he surrendered. This was a decisive American win and British loss.
This ended the Revolutionary War.
What is the Treaty of Paris
This was a way to organize the distribution of territory. It was a path to statehood and it forbade slavery while expanding west.
This group of people were likely conservative, wealthy, well-educated, or in a minority. They feared patriot victories.
Who are Loyalists