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Causes of the Revolution
American Revolution
Articles
CONSTITUTION and New Republic
MISC.
100
Colonists were frustrated that the British would not let them continue to settle west of the Appalachians, an ordinance that was outlined in this.
What is the Proclamation of 1763?
100
The turning point battle of the Revolution, which made France decide to sign the Franco-American Alliance was...
The Battle of Saratoga
100
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787, considered by many to be the greatest success of the Articles of Confederation Congress apart from the Declaration of Independence, did all of the following EXCEPT A. resolve the western land claims of the original 13 states and create a process for territories to eventually gain statehood. B. set aside large reservations for Indian tribes in the area, guaranteeing a generation of mostly peaceful relations with American Indians. C. prohibit slavery north of the Ohio River between the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River.
B
100
This man became America's second president in 1796.
Who is John Adams?
100
the British promised to abandon their forts in the Northwest, which averted a possible war with England
Jays Treaty
200
Which man’s writings were most influential in inciting the Americans’ revolt against the British? (Common Sense)
Thomas Paine
200
Hired/paid german soldiers who fought for the British
Hessians
200
After realizing the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, James Madison and Alexander Hamilton (primarily) worked to have states ratify a new Constitution by doing this.
What is anonymously writing and publishing the Federalist Papers?
200
This group believed in strict interpretation of the Constitution. What is not written is not allowed.
Who are Democratic Republicans
200
The Naturalization Act changed the number of years of living in the United States to obtain citizenship from 5 years to?
14
300
Britain's response to the Boston Tea Party which closed Boston Harbor and annulled Boston's charter.
The Coercive/Intolerable Acts
300
Where Cornwallis surrendered
Yorktown
300
A major defect in the national government established by the Articles of Confederation was that it lacked what?
The ability to tax
300
Which group believed that the federal government was sovereign and had the right to interpret the constitution and use measures that are necessary and proper.
Who are the Federalists
300
One response to or effect of the Alien and Sedition
The Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions Revolution of 1800
400
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 Indian attacks C. An emerging ideology of resistance based on English common law, Enlightenment ideals, and Whig political thought
B
400
What was the first battle of the American Revolution,often called "the shot heard round the world?"
Lexington and Concord
400
This uprising was quickly squashed and demonstrated the power of the federal government. Washington mobilized 15,000 troops, something he would not have been able to do under the Articles of Confederation.
What is the Whiskey Rebellion?
400
This man warned against having a two party system, even though it was clear that two parties had already developed.
Who is George Washington?
400
This refers to the French demanding bribes from American delegates to even begin negotiating over the seizing of American ships by France. This led to Congress cutting off trade with France and allowing American ships to seize French ships.
What is the XYZ Affair?
500
This war was quite costly for the British, who hiked taxes in the American colonies to try and make up the debt.
The French and Indian War or 7 Years War
500
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
500
What contributed to the ratification of the Constitution?
Federalists promise to create a Bill of Rights, frustration over the limitations of the Articles of Confederation, lowering the sates needed to ratify to 9/13
500
This man felt it was within implied powers of the Constitution to create a national bank.
Who is Hamilton?
500
Washington retired after this many terms in office, setting a precedent that would not be broken until Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1940.
What is two?