Causes of the Revolution
By the time of the American Revolution, most patriots had come to believe that, in republican government, sovereignty was located where?
The People
What contributed most to the American victory in the Revolution?
What was the Great Compromise of 1787?
Who was the French and Indian War between? (Must include allies)
French and Native Americans vs Britain and Colonists
Who wa the woman who helped pave the way for women in the Early Republic?
Abigail Adams
Which of the following contributed the LEAST to the growing colonial sentiment toward independence in the 1770s? a.Anger over numerous attempts to tax the colonists and colonists’ perceived lack of political representation in Parliament b.Frustration over the British government’s refusal to send troops to protect the colonies from Native American attacks c.An emerging ideology of resistance based on English common law, Enlightenment ideals, and Whig political thought
B. Frustration over the British Governments refusal to send troops to protect the colonies from Native American Attacks
The turning point battle of the Revolution, which made France decide to sign the Franco-American Alliance was...
The Battle of Saratoga
Why were the Federalist Papers written?
Gain ratification for the Constitution
What was the main cause of the French and Indian War?
Competition between land domination between France and Britain in the colonies.
What was the Northwest Ordinance?
It helped to create a way for territories to become states.
Which man’s writings were most influential in inciting the Americans’ revolt against the British in "Common Sense"?
Thomas Paine
France’s support for the U.S. during the American Revolutionary War was motivated primarily by what?
A desire to weaken it's rival, Great Britain
The addition of what to the Constitution made it so the last 5 states would ratify the constitution?
Bill of Rights
What was the Proclamation of 1763?
What caused Shay's Rebellion.
Rebellion by Farmers who were not being paid for their service in the war and were struggling to make ends meet with the lack of monetary system.
How did the French and Indian War lead to the American Revolution?
Britain was in major debt due to the war and started charging the American colonists large taxes (led to taxation without representation) which led to the uprising of colonists.
What was the first battle of the American Revolution,often called "the shot heard round the world?"
Lexington and Concord
What did the constitution create to help establish a stable government?
Checks and Balances
John Locke is best known for his ideas' influence in what document?
The Declaration of Independence
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Name 4 specific "secondary" causes that led to the American Revolution
Examples:
Stamp Act, Quartering Act, Intolerable Acts, Committees of Correspondence, Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party
Despite England’s superior military, industrialized economy, and larger population, the colonists were ultimately able to succeed in their war for independence because they possessed what?
greater familiarity with the land, superior political and military leadership, and a deep ideological commitment
Explain the Kentucky and Virginia Solutions.
A state government could overturn a law set by national congress if they deemed it unconstitutional.
List all 5 sections of the Declaration of Independence.
Describe Jay's Treaty and Pinckney's Treatys. Which one did US citizens approve of?
Jay's= the British agreed to remove royal troops from the western frontiers of the United States and to establish a commission to examine the debts owed to the United States.
Pinckey's= Allowed US navigation of Mississippi River
Americans Liked= Pinckney's Treaty