French and Indian War
Who were the main two countries fighting in the Seven Years' war?
England and France (and their colonists, as well as Native American tribes)
What document is widely known for contributing to the start of the Revolutionary War?
The Declaration of Independence
What was the first governing body of the US?
The Articles of Confederation
Excluding Washington, how many people served in Washington’s cabinet?
Name 2 of these cabinet members.
Washington’s cabinet included 4 members: Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of War Henry Knox, and Attorney General Edmund Randolph.
What position did John Adams hold before becoming president?
Vice President under George Washington
What did the Treaty of Paris of 1763 accomplish?
It ended the French and Indian War/Seven Years' War between Great Britain and France, as well as their respective allies.
Name 1 advantage and 1 disadvantage for both the British and the American colonies during the Revolutionary War. (4 total things)
Possible British Advantages: Well-developed industrial capacity, well-trained army, resources
Possible British Disadvantages: Not fighting on the homefront, Long lines of communication, fights with other European countries
Possible Colonial Advantages: fought on colonial soil, rapid movement, motivation
Possible Colonial Disadvantages: No industrial base, outgunned, broke, Patriot vs. loyalist conflict
What was the reason for Shay’s Rebellion?
Farmers were angered by crushing death and high taxes
What political party did George Washington represent?
George Washington did not belong to a political party.
What was the origin of the “XYZ Affair” (and other events/acts during this time)?
The “Quasi-War” with France
Or
The French revolution
What were some short-term effects of the war on colonists?
Patriotism and love for Britain, Colonists buy 40% of all British goods, Inflated confidence and sense of importance in the empire, Dislike/distrust of the British army
Which act sparked the first big rebellion? (hint: taxes)
Stamp Act of 1765
What was the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
A: Statehood achieved in 3 stages:
Congress appointed 3 judges and a governor to govern the territory
When the population reached 5,000 male landowners- elect a territorial legislature
When the population reached 60,000 male landowners- elect delegates for a Constitutional convention
What was Hamilton’s Financial Plan? (the gist of it or the acronym)
B-Bank of the US
E-Excise taxes on Whiskey
F-Funding foreign and national debt in Paris
A-Assumption of state debt
T-Tariffs
What were the Alien and sedition acts?
Alien act- President can expel all aliens deemed "dangerous to the peace and safety of the United States”
Sedition act-made it a crime for American citizens to "print, utter, or publish... any false, scandalous, and malicious writing" about the government.
Name three effects of the French-Indian War on Britain
More land (territorial gains in North America, not necessarily good))
Debt (war was VERY expensive)
Bitter towards colonists- desire to control them more
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Q: Name three instances (legislations) where British Parliament imposed Taxation without Representation on the colonies
Possible answers:
Sugar Act, Currency Act, Quartering Act, Stamp Act
Name the Treaty of Paris of 1783 Terms of Peace (at least 2)
Possible Answers:
British recognition of U.S. independence
Mississippi River = western boundary
U.S. fishing rights off Canada
British promise to evacuate the Great Lakes Northwest
U.S. promises to compensate loyalists for lost properties
U.S. must pay debts back to England
What are 2 things that Washington’s farewell address mentioned?
Avoid partisan fighting and avoid foreign entanglements
What is the XYZ Affair?
Adams sends 3 commissioners (John Marshall, Charles Pinckney, and Elbridge Gerry) to negotiate peace. French foreign minister sends 3 agents (known as X, Y, and Z) to demand a huge bribe from the Americans before they talked.
Q:What did the Proclamation of 1763 do?
The proclamation was issued by the British to close down colonial expansion westward beyond the Appalachian Mountains.
What was the main turning point in the Revolutionary War?
Battle of Saratoga
What was the Annapolis convention (1786)
12 delegates from 5 states were sent to address barriers that limited trade and commerce between states. However, not enough states were represented to make any real progress and they sent a report to congress to have all states meet in Philadelphia, May 1787, to re-examine
Describe the two major political parties during this time period
Federalists & Democratic-Republicans
Possible Answer: The Federalists argued for a strong central government, while Democratic-Republicans believed that the state governments should be stronger than the central government.
What were the VA and KY resolves?
The Constitution was a compact between sovereign states.
Each state had "an equal right to judge for itself" when the Constitution had been violated
A state can declare a law of Congress unconstitutional.