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Who was known as the father of the Constitution?
James Madison
Who won the Battle of New York in 1776
Great Britain/British
Name of the peace treaty that led to the end of the war and its year.
Treaty of Paris - 1783
How long did it take for the Constitution to be drafted?
4 months
How many states did it take for the Constitution to be ratified?
9
What was the name of the British General that was defeated in the Battle of Saratoga?
General Burgoyne
Who was George Washington fighting against during the battles of Trenton and Princeton?
Hessian Mercenaries
Which battle led to the French joining the war on the side of the Americans?
Battle of Saratoga
How many amendments were added to the Constitution, and what were they collectively known as?
Bill of Rights, 10
What were some British Advantages during the war?
Large Professional Army & Navy
Large Industrial Base & Population of 9 million
German Mercenaries (Hessians)
Ability to secure loans
Name of the British General that defeated George Washington at the start of the Revolutionary War (in New York)
General Howe
What was the name and date of the final major battle of the Revolutionary War (that took place in the 13 colonies), and who won?
Battle of Yorktown - 1781
The Continental Army/Patriots/Americans
Which state was the only one that didn't send a delegation to the Philadelphia Convention?
Rhode Island
List 3 reasons that led to Shays' Rebellion
Soldiers were unpaid
The economy was in shambles due to external war, piracy, states imposing tariffs on other states, etc
Taking farmers' farms away
Class conflict between Upper and Lower classes
Who was the founder of the Virginia Plan?
What were some characteristics of this plan (list at least 3)?
James Madison
Federal Govt.
Strong National Powers
Three branches
System of checks and balances
Madison Plan becomes the basis for our Constitution
Name of the diplomat who was negotiating with the French in Paris to convince them to join the war
Benjamin Franklin
List these in Chronological order:
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Trenton
Battle of New York
Battle of Saratoga
New York - 1776
Trenton - 1776
Saratoga - 1777
Yorktown - 1781
Terms of the Treaty of Paris 1783:
- America was recognized as independent.
- Western boundary set at the Mississippi River
- Southern boundary set at 31 degrees north of Spanish territory
- Britain retains Canada
- British creditors allowed to collect debts
The survey of land for sale to the public.
Lands were divided into sections, given to war veterans, set aside for schools, and sold.
Who was the King of Great Britain during the Revolutionary War?
King George III
The Name of the French General who was a close friend of Washington and helped him in Yorktown
Le Generalle Lafayette
What was the name of the River that George Washington crossed?
Which Holiday did he cross during?
And Which 2 Battles followed in order?
Delaware River
Christmas Eve
Battle of Trenton and Battle of Princeton
What were some characteristics (list at least 2) of the New Jersey/Paterson Plan
National Taxation
Stronger State Powers
Power to regulate trade & commerce
What was the name of the document that was the first attempt at a federal government?
The Articles of Confederation
The 9th state to ratify the Constitution:
The last state to ratify the Constitution:
9th: New Hampshire
13th: Rhode Island