Origins of Revolution
This war (1754–1763) left Britain in debt and led to new colonial taxes.
What is the French and Indian War?
The first battles of the Revolution took place here.
What are Lexington and Concord?
The Articles created this type of central government.
What is a weak central government?
This 1787 meeting created a new form of government.
What is the Constitutional Convention?
First president who set key precedents for the nation.
Who is George Washington?
Colonists used this phrase to protest British taxation policies.
What is “No taxation without representation”?
This 1777 victory convinced France to support the colonies.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
Congress lacked the power to do this, causing economic issues.
What is tax?
Plan favoring large states with representation based on population.
What is the Virginia Plan?
This economic plan included a national bank and assumption of state debts.
What is Hamilton’s Financial Plan?
Philosopher whose ideas about natural rights influenced the Revolution.
Who is John Locke?
Final major battle of the Revolution in 1781.
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
This 1786–87 rebellion showed the weakness of the Articles.
What is Shays’ Rebellion?
Compromise creating two houses in Congress.
What is the Great Compromise?
This rebellion tested the strength of the new federal government.
What is the Whiskey Rebellion?
This 1765 law taxed printed materials and angered colonists.
What is the Stamp Act?
This group gained new opportunities but not full equality during the Revolution.
Who are women / African Americans (either acceptable)
This law organized western lands and banned slavery in the territory.
What is the Northwest Ordinance?
Opponents of the Constitution who feared strong central power.
Who are the Anti-Federalists?
This warning against political parties and foreign alliances came from Washington.
What is the Farewell Address?
This document argued for independence using Enlightenment ideas.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
This idea spread globally after the Revolution, influencing future revolutions.
What are republicanism / natural rights / popular sovereignty? (any one)
The Articles required this level of agreement to amend.
What is unanimous consent?
This addition helped secure ratification by protecting individual rights.
What is the Bill of Rights?
Movement westward and growing nationalism helped form this developing identity.
What is American national identity / nationalism?