01 Causes of the Revolution
02 Declaration
03 Battles
04 Early Republic
04 Challenges & Constitution
100
The Navigation Acts were restrictive trade laws that were not enforced by Britain until the end of what policy?
Salutary Neglect
100
After the French and Indian War, this is seen as the very first cause of the American Revolution with the restriction of what movement?
Proclamation of 1763; made colonists stay east of the Appalachians in order to cut down on native attacks on the western frontier.
100
Name 2 British and American advantages.
British - Strongest, best and biggest army. Well-supplied
America - Fighting for freedom, home field advantage and the French will ally
100
The first form of national self government was known by what name?
Articles of Confederation
100
The breakdown of the Constitutional Convention split into two factions. What were they and what did they stand for?
Federalists - strong central government
Anti Federalists - strong state government
200
The Stamp Act was the first direct tax on the colonies in an effort to pay for what large British expense?
The French & Indian War
200
Describe the longest part of the Declaration of Independence.
Part 3: List of Grievances - Problems the colonists had with the British policies.
200
What role did von Steuben and Lafayette play in the Revolutionary War?
They provided much needed military training and military aid from Europe.
200
What were 3 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
No power to tax, no ability to create an army, one branch (legislative), Unanimous decisions to amend, cannot create treaties, cannot create trade laws, all states had 1 vote.
200
This group opposed the Constitution.
Anti Federalists
300
How did Thomas Paine contribute to the Revolutionary Movement?
He published Common Sense which convinced many on the fence to become patriots and question the monarchy.
300
This cartoon from the early 1750s had what similar message to the mid 1770s?
Whether it is the French or British, the colonies must band together to protect each other and look out for Americans first.
300
What type of leadership did Washington provide?
In the face of overwhelming odds, he provided strength and increased morale. He also gave hope to the soldiers with non-traditional tactics at Trenton and raised morale during Winter Quarters in Valley Forge.
300
How did the Articles of Confederation generate revenue?
It surveyed and sold land via the Land Ordinance of 1785 and the Northwest Ordinance.
300
The Constitution is a bundle of compromises. Name 2 of them.
Big States vs. Small States - Bicameral Congress
Delaying slave trade - 1807 outlawed
Bill of Rights - Antifederalists vs. Federalist
Slave population vs. free population (3/5th's Compromise)
400
How did this art contribute to the Revolution?
Paul Revere's picture swayed colonists were who neutral to become more patriot-minded.
400
Name 1 Enlightenment idea that influenced the document.
Montesquieu - "Separation of Powers"
Locke - "Natural Rights - Life, Land and Liberty"
Paine - Common Sense
400
Yorktown had what significance during the American Revolution?
Final battle where the French Navy trapped the British from escaping as they were simultaneously surrounded by the Americans. It represented the final battle in which the British will surrender.
400
Daniel Shays was significant because of what issue?
His revolt led to calls for a stronger central government since the militia struggled to suppress them.
400
How did the Land Ordinances in the late 1780s help expansion and fuel the debate over slavery?
Encouraged settlement, the purchase of land and outlawed slavery in the Northwest Territories.
500
What was the British response to this event?
The British passed the Coercive (Intolerable) Acts to punish Bostonians for their role in the revolt. It closed Boston harbor, cancelled town meetings and the Massachusetts' Legislature and allowed for the British to place soldier into private homes (Quartering Act).
500
Describe the 4 parts of the Declaration of Independence.
1 - Preamble - Purpose of document
2 - Declaration of Natural Rights - Describes a proper relationship
3 - List of Grievances - All the problems
4 - Resolution - Declares colonies as independent United States of America
500
The Treaty of Paris, 1783 represented what change?
All British holdings were turned over to America from the Mississippi River east to the Atlantic Ocean.
500
These were written by Alexander Hamilton in support of ratification of the Constitution.
The Federalist Papers
500
How did the Framers protect against the consolidation of power?
Split the power vertically using Federalism - National, State and Local.
Separate the power horizontally - 3 Branches - Executive, Legislative and Judicial