Buildup to Revolution
American Revolution
Creating a Government
The First Presidencies
Historical Quotes
100

This war reshaped the map of North America, with a massive British victory in 1763.

What was the French and Indian War?

100

This document officially stated to the world why the American colonies deserved independence from Britain.

What was the Declaration of Independence?

100

The Constitutional Convention of 1787 took place in this famous colonial city.

What was Philadelphia?

100

The first and only president who was ever unanimously elected.

Who was Washington?

100

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal..."

Who was Jefferson?

200

This famous 1770 incident--where British soldiers fired on a mob of angry Americans--was an example of how historical titles can have hidden biases.

What was the "Boston Massacre?"

200

Often called the "indispensable Founder," he was chosen to lead a new Continental Army against the British Empire. 

Who was Washington?

200

As the country debated the Constitution, it split into two different factions; this one famously wanted to pass the Constitution.

Who were Federalists?

200

This 2nd president had many flaws--perhaps his main one being that he simply was not George Washington.

Who was Adams?

200

"[As you create a new government], I desire you to remember the ladies, and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors..."

Who was Abigail Adams?

300

This triggered the first mass colonial protest in 1765--when the British attempted to put a relatively small tax on an every day item.

What was the Stamp Act?

300

Americans during the Revolution divided into different factions; this was the name of the group who wanted to stay in the British Empire.

Who were loyalists?

300

America's first attempt at a real government, it was notoriously weak and ineffective.

What were the Articles of Confederation?

300

This Washington advisor disagreed with many of his key policies, and ended up organizing the Democratic Republicans to oppose him.

Who was Jefferson?

300

"The divine right of kings is a lie, monarchy runs against God's plans," as quoted by this man in his famous Common Sense book urging America to declare independence...

Who was Thomas Paine?

400
The British responded to the dumping of tea into Boston harbor by trying to crack down on the people of Massachusetts; American colonists gave this title to these infamous decrees.

What were the Intolerable Acts?

400

The Revolution tore apart this famous Indian nation, whom Benjamin Franklin cited as one of the inspirations for ideas of democracy.

Who were the Iroquois?

400

This compromise helped to save the Constitutional Convention, as the large states and small states made an agreement on how to share power.

What was the Great Compromise?

400

Anger over the passage of this treaty ripped open political divisions in the United States, as Jefferson and his allies said it was simply too soft on Britain.

What was the Jay Treaty?

400

"Remember, Christians, Negros, black as Cain,
May be refin’d, and join th’ angelic train..."

Who was Phillis Wheatley?

500

This famous radical Sons of Liberty leader and Boston protestor became one of the first Founding Fathers to realize that the conflicts with Britain could only end in independence.

Who was Sam Adams?

500

The Revolution was largely won in this famous 1781 battle, when Washington crushed a British army in Virgina--and much to their annoyance, demanded the return of his runaway slaves.

What was Yorktown?

500

This famously small, quiet Founding Father, wrote much of the actual text of what became the Constitution.

Who was Madison?

500

This massive conflict consumed much of the government's actual budget throughout Washington's presidency.

What was the Northwest Indian War?

500

"My children, you have forgotten the customs and traditions of your forefathers...you must life the hatchet against [the English]...and then you will win my favor back again, and once more be happy and prosperous."

Who was Pontiac/Neolin?