People
What fraction of the country were patriots?
2/5
What was the name of the camp Washington used to rally and train the continental army during the harsh winter of 1777-1778?
Valley Forge
When did the Articles of Confederation go into effect?
1777
Which state did not send delegates to the Constitutional Convention?
Rhode Island
What is the Electoral College?
A group of people who's votes choose the president
What fraction of the country were loyalists?
1/5
What was the name of the final battle of the American Revolution?
Yorktown
What could the Federal Government do under the Articles of Confederation?
Wage war and issue money
Where was the Constitutional Convention?
Independence Hall in Philadephia
Who was the oldest member of the Consistutional Convention?
Ben Franklin 81
The colonies (U.S.) had two allies during the Revolution. Who were they?
France and Spain
Which battle happened on December 25th, 1776? It was a turning point for Washington’s army.
Trenton
Who created the bank of the United States?
Alexander Hamilton
Who wrote the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
What was the 3/5ths Compromise?
Every 5 enslaved persons would count as 3 free people
Used for representation in Congress & figuring taxes
Who is Ms. Welsh dressed as for Halloween?
Rosie the Riveter
What were the main causes of death at Valley Forge?
Starvation, cold and disease
Washington believed in the power of precedent (being called Mr. President, serving only 2 terms, and having a cabinet of advisors.) What does precedent mean?
Setting a standard for others to follow
Which group supported the Constitution?
Federalists
Who were the Hessians?
German mercinaries fighting for England during the revolution
Who wrote the Federalist Papers?
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, & John Jay
Where was the largest concentration of Loyalists during the American Revolution?
The South
What was the name of the minor rebellion in which Washington led troops?
Whiskey Rebellion
How did the issue of representation in Congress get resolved?
Great Compromise
What is the quasi war with France during Adams presidency called?
XYZ Affair