This was John Locke’s most influential work of the 17th century, that colonists considered a brilliant description of American political practice...
What is Two Treatises of Government
100
Territory between the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River and north of the Ohio River. Gained by the United States as part of the Treaty of Paris (1783)
What is Northwest Territory
100
What dominant group of powerful men in Parliament opposed royal influence in government?
What is The Whigs
100
It made the Parliament the supreme legal authority, to create or end a laws
What is Parliamentary Sovereignty
100
What state didn't attend the Constitutional Convention?
What is Rhode Island.
200
Which state was not part of the First Continental Congress
What is Georgia
200
State constitutions guaranteed what natural rights?
What is
- Freedom of religion
- Freedom of speech
- Freedom of the press
- Private property
- Trial by jury
200
Who wrote a book defending popular government and the idea that individuals have the inherent freedoms of life, liberty, and prosperity?
What is John Locke
200
The theme after the Revolutionary War was an entire political culture with uncompromising commitment to liberty and equality. What was it called?
What is Republicanism.
200
What state didn't attend the Articles of Confederation?
What is Georgia
300
Which state did not attend the Constitutional Convention
What is Rhode Island
300
What Rebellion took place in 1787?
What is Shay’s Rebellion
300
Who protested the Tea Tax and formed the Sons of Liberty?
What is John Adams
300
A meeting from 12 delegates from 5 states that identified the need of a new convention in Philadelphia
What is Annapolis Convention
300
Who negotiated reopening the Mississippi River after Spain closed New Orleans to America?
What is John Jay
400
Victory in this battle convinced France to ally with Americans during the American Revolution
What is Saratoga
400
What is the group of essays written by Madison, Hamilton, and Jay that defended a republican government?
What is Federalists Papers
400
Which nation lost the Seven Years War then helped the colonies?
What is France
400
What infrastructure of government was approved by Congress in 1777?
What is Articles of Confederation
400
Who was head of the Grand Committee that came to the Grand Compromise?
What is Benjamin Franklin
500
This battle began the American Revolution
What is Battle of Lexington
500
What gave slaves partial representation in the House of Representatives?
What is The 3/5 Rule
500
Name at least two american negotiators who secured the Peace Treaty of 1783?
What is Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, John Jay
500
[EASY] First ten amendments of the Constitution
What is Bill of Rights
500
Name at least two american negotiators who secured the Peace Treaty of 1783?