Causes
Which European power lost nearly all of its North American territory after the French and Indian War?
France
What was the turning point battle of the Revolution?
Saratoga
What was the first permanent English colony?
Jamestown
What was the name of America's original government that had to be replaced?
Articles of Confederation
How did treatment of Algonquians and Hurons (Native Americans) by the French affect alliances in the war?
They sided with the French because of better treatment
What was the purpose of French forts in North America?
Trade
What was the "Shot heard round the world" or the first battle of the Revolutionary War?
Lexington and Concord.
Which colonial region was settled for religious reasons and used town halls for government?
New England
What Rebellion led to the creation of the Constitution?
Shays' Rebellion
Why did France decide to side with the Patriots?
They wanted to weaken Britain and saw Patriot chances improve
Which actions did Britain take after the French and Indian War that angered colonists?
Proclamation of 1763, Stamp Act, Writs of Assistance, Townshend Acts
In what battle did Washington cross the frozen Delaware River to surprise the Hessians on Christmas night?
Trenton
PA, NY, DE, NJ are part of what colonial Region know for its diversity and religious toleration.
the middle colonies
Who is the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
What famous American General fought with the British in the French and Indian War?
George Washington
What event in Boston led to the death of 5 colonists?
Boston Massacre
What battle happened in Virginia and ended the Revolutionary War?
Yorktown.
Which Colonial Region relied most on slave labor?
The Southern Coloinies
What was the 3/5 Compromise?
Counted the slave population as 3/5 of a person.
Who wrote "Common Sense," which helped convince the colonists they should declare independence?
Thomas Paine
How did the Proclamation of 1763 affect colonists and Britain’s government?
Britain banned settlement west of the Appalachians (control), colonists were angry and wanted to expand
Where did the Colonial Army outlast a harsh winter?
Valley Forge
Which of the following was NOT one of the original 13 colonies- NY, VA, NJ, MA, CT, FL
FL
What do we call the idea that each state gets 2 Senators, but House of Representatives members are based on population?
The Great Compromise
Political thinker who wrote that all men should have "Life, liberty, and property"?
John Locke