The first skirmish of the French and Indian War occurred because both the French and the British wanted this region.
What is The Ohio River Valley
100
In Boston, some colonists responded to the Stamp Act by parading through the streets with this object, that represented the local tax collector (Hint: #notommy #notax)
What is an effigy
100
In 1776, the Colonists wrote this document and declared their independence from Britain.
What is The Declaration of Independence
100
He was the Commander of the Continental Army
What is George Washington
100
After this purchase under Jefferson's presidency, the U.S. nearly doubles in size
What is Louisiana Purchase
200
On Christmas night, General George Washington crossed this river in hopes of surprising the Hessians.
What is the Delaware River
200
The British issued this tax, which required colonists to pay a special tax on certain products such as Newspapers, wills and even playing cards and dice!
What is The Stamp Act
200
The Bill of Rights includes the first
What is 10 Amendments
200
In his Farewell Address, George Washington warns Americans against
What is Political Parties
200
She played an important role in the Journey to the West. For example, she translated for Lewis and Clark as they came across Native American tribes.
What is Sacagawea
300
At this location, George Washington and his troops faced hardships, including lack of food, supplies and clothing
What is Valley Forge
300
After this event, the British removed the Townshend acts
What is Boston Massacre
300
Those that supported the Constitution's ratification across the states were known as
What is Federalists
300
As President, Washington personally lead an army during this uprising
What is the Whiskey Rebellion
300
This was the first goal Jefferson outlined for Lewis and Clark.
What is Find a water route to the Pacific Ocean.
400
On 1781, George Washington and his French allies surrounded and defeated Cornwallis at this location
What is Yorktown
400
Patriots protested the Townshend Acts and the Stamp Act because they were not represented in the British Parliament. The Patriots resisted this
What is "taxation without representation"
400
The Constitution outlines these three powers designated for the Executive Branch.
What is Military Powers, Treaty Powers, and Appointments.
400
This President was responsible for signing the Alien and Sedition Acts
What is John Adams
400
Napoleon sold the Louisiana Territory to the U.S. because
What is He needed money to pay for the war against Britain
500
Before the Constitution was written, this was the first written plan of government for the United States. It served as the government during the Revolution and for several years after the war was over.
What is Articles of Confederation
500
Fighting between the Patriots and British troops at this location in 1775 showed that the colonists would not only fight for their rights, but were willing to die for them.
What is Lexington and Concord
500
This amendment gives Americans the right to bear arms.
What is 2nd Amendment
500
John Adams is considered to be
What is the Father of the Navy
500
In 1805, the Corps of Discovery voted on where they were going to build their winter quarters. This vote is significant because of this.