The New Nation
This person was the first United States President under the Constitution.
Who is George Washington?
Our government is based on this document today.
What is the U.S. Constitution?
He was the first Secretary of the Treasury and pushed for the creation of a National Bank.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
This movement toward religious independence inspired colonists to assert their political independence as well.
What is the Great Awakening?
The idea that women should instill a deep sense of patriotism in their sons.
What is Republican Motherhood?
This rebellion caused fear that the new U.S. Government could not govern effectively or prevent uprisings.
What is Shay's Rebellion?
Under this government document, the National Government could not tax the states.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
The "shot heard 'round the world" resulted from a standoff between British soldiers and colonists from these two cities.
What are Lexington and Concord?
This British policy ended with the enforcement of taxation on the colonies in the 1760's.
What is salutary neglect?
This upset the colonists because it did not allow them to settle in territory that they had just won from the French.
What is the Proclamation of 1763?
The United States government under Washington remained neutral during this other country's revolution.
What is the French Revolution?
The first ten amendments to the constitution.
What are the Bill of Rights?
This outcome of this battle convinced the French to send money and support to the Continental Army.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
This catch phrase describes the basic complaint of colonists against Great Britain prior to the Revolution.
What is (no) taxation without representation?
He wrote "Common Sense" inspiring many common people to seek personal freedoms.
Who is Thomas Paine?
When the French Revolution developed into a war between France and Britain, Washington made this proclamation.
What is the Neutrality Proclamation of 1793?
This key term allowed the Supreme Court the final authority on the constitutionality of legislation.
What is Judicial Review?
Taxation of the colonies was Britain's way of attempting to recoup financial losses from this event.
What is the French and Indian War or the Seven Year's War?
The Boston Massacre was used as this type of media to encourage colonists to join the revolutionary movement.
What is propaganda?
The second President of the United States (and the first Vice President).
Who is John Adams?
This compromise decided how African Slaves should be counted. It ended the slave trade in 1807 and made Washington, D.C. our Capital.
What is the 3/5's compromise?
The first two political parties in the United States.
What are Federalists and Anti-federalists?
This event in U.S. history demonstrated the strength of the U.S. Government under the Constitution after Washington led troops himself to put down the violence against tax collectors.
What is the Whiskey Rebellion?
The Intolerable Acts were passed in direct response to this event.
What is the Boston Tea Party?
This famous member of the Sons of Liberty created the embellished image of the Boston Massacre
Who is Paul Revere?