This early colonial leader was best known for warning the colonists that "the British are coming!"
What is Paul Revere
100
The "shot heard 'round the world" happened here.
What is Lexington and Concord
100
Guarantees the freedom of speech, press, and religion.
What is the first amendment
200
ZYZ Affair highlighted his Presidency.
Who was John Adams
200
Attempting to solve conflicts peacefully through channels of communication.
What is diplomacy?
200
Early American printer from Philadelphia who was known as one of the greatest Founding Fathers.
What is Ben Franklin.
200
These act of protest led to the phrase "no taxation without representation".
What is the Boston Tea Party
200
This is the opening of the Constitution.
What is the Preamble
300
Under his Presidency, Jay's Treaty and the Treaty of Greenville were signed.
Who was George Washington
300
Kidnapping of foreign sailors.
What is impressment?
300
Patriot who wrote the pamphlet "Common Sense" which was a call to independence from Great Britain.
What is Thomas Paine.
300
What document was written to the king of England dissolving our reliance on England and Parliament.
Declaration of Independence
300
This amendment abolished slavery.
What is the 13th.
400
Whiskey Rebellion occurred under his command.
Who was George Washington?
400
To void or cancel.
What is to nullify?
400
French leader who sent "XYZ" to speak to Adams' ambassadors about the impressment of American sailors.
Who is Talleyrand
400
This early Revolutionary Battle was fought over strategic ground in Boston Harbor. It was known for its views of the surrounding city. (Clue: Had two of them)
What is the Battle of Bunker Hill.
400
This enables the three branches to maintain control of one another. Each branch shares equal power.
What is the system of checks and balances.
500
Most positive element of his presidency was that he formed the first Navy.
Who is John Adams?
500
Speaking out against leaders through the press.
What is sedition?
500
Best known for his betrayal of America after he successfully led a siege where no shot was fired.
Who was Benedict Arnold
500
European country that came to the aid of the Colonists during the American Revolution and helped put an end to the war?
Who is France.
500
The first three articles of the Constitution addresses what three provisions of government?
What are the branches of government (Executive Branch, Judicial Branch, and Legislative Branch)