Battles of the Revolutionary War
"Don't shoot until you see the white in their eyes" references which battle?
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Battle of Bunker Hill
The United States declared Independence from Great Britain on this date
Date and Year
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July 4th, 1776
The blue thumb in the Articles of Confederation activity stands for what?
No Respect / No Military Leadership
The 3 Branches of Government are
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Executive
Legislative
Judicial
What is a Tory?
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A Tory was a colonist who remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolution.
This siege forced the surrender of the British army, effectively ending the Revolutionary War.
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Siege at Yorktown
This Founding Father was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
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Thomas Jefferson
Under the Articles of Confederation, the government did not have the power to do what? Which showed they were wea
No ability to tax which meant "No Money"
The first 10 amendments of our U.S. Constitution are known as...They are known as our ___________.
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The Bill of Rights / Basic Rights
“Don’t Shoot until you see the white in their eyes!” references which battle
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The Battle of Bunker Hill
This surprise attack on Christmas night boosted the morale of the Continental Army and turned the tide of the war.
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Battle of Trenton
This phrase from the Declaration of Independence reflects the idea that all people are created equal and have certain unalienable rights.
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"Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness"
**Natural Born Rights**
This event highlights the weakness of the Articles of Confederation and shows the need to ratify for a strong central government
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Shay's Rebellion
This system, outlined in the Constitution, prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
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Checks and Balances
The first patriot intelligence network was a secret group in Boston called that were spawned in Boston from “The Son's of Liberty"
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The Mechanics
This battle was a decisive victory for the Continental Army, convincing the French to support the American cause.
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Battle of Saratoga
This meeting is where the key achievement of declaring Independence from Great Britain came from
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The Second Continental Congress
Shays' Rebellion was primarily caused by:
A. High taxes and economic hardship for farmers.
B. Religious intolerance and persecution.
C. Disagreements over the interpretation of the Constitution.
D. A dispute over the election of the President.
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A. High taxes and economic hardship for farmers.
If we wanted to declare war...this branch would be responsible to declare it
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Legislative Branch
How long does a Supreme Court Justice serve for?
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They serve for life
This French General supported the Colonists and helped them during the winter at Valley Forge
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Marquis de Lafayette
What is included in the preamble of the Declaration of Independence?
a) A list of complaints against the British king
b) The famous passage about equality and inalienable rights
c) An introduction stating the necessity of seeking independence
d) A conclusion summarizing the main points of the document
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C) An introduction stating the necessity of seeking independence
The Articles of Confederation was signed on this date....4 years after the Siege at Yorktown
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1777
The U.S. Congress is made up of ________ members. The Senate which has ________ members combined with the House of Representatives which has _________ members.
535 Members
100 in the Senate
435 in the House
This Prussian military officer trained the Continental Army at Valley Forge, significantly improving their discipline and combat skills.
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Baron Von Steuben