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American Revolution
American Revolution 2
Patriot, Loyalist, Neutral
Constitution
Government
100
The name of a colonist who supported the British
What is a Loyalist
100
Name the leader of the Continental Army
Who is George Washington
100

knew the territory

Patriot

100

this breakup letter from Jefferson to Great Britain influenced the constitution

Declaration of Independence 

100
Also known as Congress, this branch of government is divided into two parts, or houses
What is the Legislative Branch
200
The name given to Americans who fought in the Revolutionary War
What are Patriots
200
American troops stayed here for the winter in 1778, and it proved to be incredibly difficult
What is Valley Forge
200

more training and supplies

Loyalist

200
This philosopher argued that all people have the right to "life, liberty, and property."
Who is John Locke
200
This "Plan" called for proportional representation in the legislature
What is the Virginia Plan
300
The Revolution was considered over when the Americans won this final battle
What is the Battle of Yorktown
300

The popular cry from the colonists where they did not feel like their rights were being recognized. 

No taxation without representation

300

fought for their independence

Patriot
300

How many states needed to ratify, or approve, of the Constitution for it to take effect?

What is 9 states

300
This branch of government carries out the nation's laws
What is the Executive Branch
400
Name the first battle of the Revolution
What is the Battle of Lexington and Concord
400
Signed in 1783, this formal document officially ended the Revolutionary War
What is the Treaty of Paris
400

Fought for their allegiance to King George III and England

Loyalist

400

this amendment allows for freedom of speech, religion and the press

1st

400
A system of government where power is shared by the national and state governments
What is federalism
500
Without the help of this country, the Americans may not have succeeded in the Revolutionary War
What is France
500

Told it was only Common Sense by this author to leave Great Britain 

Thomas Paine

500

Worried about losing family, businesses, etc. 

Neutral

500
This man was considered the "Father of the Constitution"
Who is James Madison
500
This "Compromise" solved the issue of representation in the legislature
What is the Great Compromise