Colonization
Where did Catholics settle?
Maryland
What war did France & England fight?
French & Indian War
Who was elected Commander of the Continental Army?
George Washington
Name one strength that the AOC had?
ability to declare war, make treaties, borrow money
Who is considered the Father of the Constitution?
James Madison
Who was the founder of Connecticut?
Thomas Hooker
Who wrote for the Patriot cause and women's rights?
Abigail Adams
What rebellion took place in Massachusetts?
Shays Rebellion
Who was the farmer that started a rebellion in Massachusetts?
Daniel Shays
What are the four unalienable rights?
Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness, Property
What did the Mayflower Compact establish?
Self-govt
Who wrote propaganda against the British?
Mercy Otis Warren
Who came up with the idea for three branches of gov't?
Montesquieu
How many branches of gov't did the AOC have?
One
What is the 3/5 Compromise about?
Slaves being counted toward population in the HOR
What did countries use to purchase slaves?
Transatlantic Slave Trade
Who is considered the Father of the Navy?
James Armistead
Which region is known as the breadbasket region?
Mid-Atlantic or Middle
What was the Northwest Ordinance?
Process for adding new states
Which group supported the ratification of the Constitution?
Federalists
Who was the first group to oppose slavery?
Quakers
Which Frenchmen became a trusted advisor and General to George Washington?
Marquis de Lafayette
Who wrote Common Sense
Thomas Paine
How many states had to approve changes?
9 out of 13
Ten