Winning not easy
What country did the American colonies fight against in the Revolutionary War?
Great Britain.
What was the first plan of government used by the United States?
The Articles of Confederation
What Massachusetts uprising by farmers took place in 1786–1787?
Shays' Rebellion.
In what year did delegates meet to create a new plan of government?
1787.
What was the name given to people who supported ratifying the Constitution?
Federalists
What 1781 battle was a major American victory that helped end the Revolutionary War?
The Battle of Yorktown.
Under the Articles of Confederation, was the national government strong or weak?
Weak
Why were some farmers angry after the Revolutionary War?
They faced higher taxes, debt, and the threat of losing their land.
What was the meeting in Philadelphia called where delegates wrote the Constitution?
The Constitutional Convention.
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
Bill of rights
Which European country helped the Americans win the Revolutionary War?
France.
Why was it difficult for Congress to pay off the country's war debts under the Articles of Confederation?
Congress could not directly tax the people.
What did Shays' Rebellion reveal about the national government?
It was too weak to respond effectively to major problems.
What document replaced the Articles of Confederation?
The U.S. Constitution.
What decade did the movie theater experience first hit the US?
1910's
What 1783 treaty officially recognized American independence?
The Treaty of Paris.
Under the Articles of Confederation, which had more power: the national government or the individual states?
The individual states.
If the national government cannot collect taxes, what important responsibility might become difficult?
Paying debts, funding the military, or providing national services.
What are the three branches of the federal government?
Legislative, executive, and judicial.
Who is the youngest player in NBA history to score 40 points in a game?
Cooper Flagg
After winning independence, what major challenge did the United States face?
Creating a government, paying war debts, and keeping the country stable. Any one of these is acceptable.
Why might a country need a stronger national government after winning a war?
To collect taxes, pay debts, enforce laws, and keep the states working together. Accept reasonable answers
Why might a rebellion convince political leaders to change the country's government?
Leaders might believe the government needs more power to maintain order and respond to crises.
What system prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances.
Who is the oldest player in NBA history to score 40 points?
Lebron james