Colonial Times
George Washington marched his colonists to Western Pennsylvania to attack this French Fort?
What is Fort Duquesne
Signed in 1776, this document was a list of grievances the American People had with their monarch.
What is the Declaration of Independence
The ship was not sailing smooth under this first form of government that featured a unicameral legislature.
What was the Articles of Confederation
"Let them eat cake" and "Off with their head" were common sayings during this period that was a true test of American Foreign Policy.
What is the French Revolution
Pontiac's Rebellion spurred the British to establish this in 1763.
What is the Proclamation Line
The Join or Die flag became a rallying symbol to the colonist's thanks to it's eclectic creator.
Who is Ben Franklin
This British General carried so much shame that he sent a junior officer to surrender for him at Yorktown.
Who is Lord General Charles Cornwallis
This plan at the Constitutional Convention favored the larger states over the smaller states in terms of representation.
What is the Virginia Plan
This now famous speech by our First President, summed up his administration and his hope for the future of the nation.
What is Washington's Farewell Address
Although the fighting took place on Breed's Hill, this battle was famous for the quote "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes"
What is The Battle of Bunker Hill
After shots were fired, British soldiers needed representation in court, what future president volunteered to defend them?
Who is John Adams
"The Fighting Quaker" as his men called him, is responsible for taking the South from British control.
Who is General Nathaniel Greene
This plan favored equal representation among the states during the Constitutional Convention
What is the New Jersey Plan
Washington assembled his cabinet and chose this prominent figure to be his Sec of State
Who is Thomas Jefferson
Context for the time period, this Revolution lacked any violence but saw a peaceful transition of Monarchs.
What is the Glorious Revolution
This group was founded along with the Sons of Liberty and organized most of the boycotts in New England.
Who are the Daughters of Liberty
The French officer Lafayette was a gift to the colonists as he helped them win this decisive battle in New Jersey.
What is the Battle of Monmouth
Southern states, worried about their representation numbers, introduced this compromise
What is the 3/5ths Compromise
What 2 political parties dominated early American Politics?
Who are the Democratic Republicans and the Federalists.
Although the Articles of Confederation were weak, this piece of legislation was one of the few successes that they saw.
What are the Land Ordinances
Not a man of honest means, John Hancock made his money in this "Industry"
What is smuggling.
Pirate or Privateer..... This controversial Captain is famous for sailing to Britain and raiding their coast during the Revolution.
Who is Captain John Paul Jones
Alexander Hamilton along with others published this series of letters to the people supporting the New Constitution
What are the Federalist Papers
In order to secure the rights to the bank, Hamilton had to trade the location of this future city to Jefferson's supporters.
What is Washington DC
As the troops starved in Valley Forge, this Prussian officer drilled the troops and forged a professional army.
Who is Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben.