American Revolution
When did the American Revolution start?
April 19, 1775
Who was one of the members of the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
James Madison
George Mason
Roger Sherman
William Paterson
James Wilson
What is a "Patriot?"
People who adore their country and are willing to die for it.
What was the final battle in the American Revolution?
The Battle of Yorktown (Sep 28 - Oct 19, 1781)
Which document announced the separation of 13 North American British colonies from Great Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
What political parties were involved?
The Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans
What are some of the Constitutional principles?
Checks and balances, federalism, limited government, popular sovereignty, republicanism, and separation of powers.
What are "Regulars?"
A member of a political party who is faithful to that party.
Around how many conflicts have there been in the whole American Revolution?
Over 230
Which two battles were the leading military engagements of the American Revolutionary War?
Battles of Lexington & Concord
What was the Treaty of Paris (Sep 3, 1783) about?
A treaty signed by representatives of King George III of Great Britain and representatives of the U.S. ended the American Revolutionary War.
Around how many words does the Constitution have?
4,400 words
What was the Boston Massacre?
A confrontation on March 5, 1776, where British soldiers killed 5 American colonists.
In the Seven Years' War, who fought the British, and who was along their side to aid them?
The French with the help of Native Americans
What really were the "Sons of Liberty?"
A political organization that was active in the Thirteen American Colonies that advanced colonist's rights and fought taxation by the British government.
Who was one of the people who signed the Treaty of Ghent (1814)?
J.Q. Adams
James Bayard
Henry Clay
Jonathan Russell
Albert Gallatin
What was the purpose of the Constitution?
To form a government with enough power to act on national levels.
What was the Boston Tea Party?
On December 16, 1773, the Sons of Liberty dumped chests of tea into the harbor.
What army did George Washington Battle, such as the Battle of Yorktown and Trenton?
The Continental Army
Name five important people who were involved in the American Revolution.
Benjamin Franklin
Paul Revere
George Washington
Samuel Adams
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
King George III
Alexander Hamilton
James Madison
Henry Knox
Seven years
Where did the Constitutional Convention take place to write a document to replace which existing document?
The articles of confederation
What is a camp follower?
People who follow camps.
Which battle had the biggest effect on the American Revolution?
The Battle of Satatoga (1777) ~ Its a major factor because it had the American forces surrounding and defeating the British army in NY.
How many copies of the "Declaration" were printed?
200