Becoming a Citizen
This is someone who is a legally recognized member of the US?
Citizen
What took place 4 JUL 1776
Declaration of Independence
What Power did the Article of Confederation Grant
Make Laws, Declare War, Sign Treaties & Raise and Army
How did the Central Government get money
Asked or borrowed money from states
When did the French and Indian War begin and end
1754-1763
The process of becoming a US Citizen is known as?
Naturalization
When did the Revolutionary War begin and end
1775-1783
What is a strength of the Articles of Confederation
Plan for colonist to settle new lands won during the French and Indian War, Treaties & new Government Departments
How many branches of government did the Central Government have during the Articles of Confederation
One
The Legislative Branch
What was the name of the event where British Soldiers fired up demonstrators
Boston Massacre
True or False: The 1776 Version Constitution of the United States defines citizenship?
False
The Articles of Confederation were created/ adopted in what year?
1777
What is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation
Weak central government
No Tax Revenue
Difficulty passing laws
What led to Shays Rebellion
Former soldiers were not paid and their lands were confiscated due to unpaid taxes
This act placed taxes on paper
Stamp Act
Anyone born in another country to a US Citizen is known as what
Law of Soil
What is a Constitution?
Rule Book for the Government
It tells how the government is set up
How many representatives were required to pass a law
9 of 13
What event demonstrated that the Articles of Confederation were weak
Shays Rebellion
This Continental Congress met to inform the King of the Colonies Grievances
What is the 1stContinental Congress
What are the qualifications to become a citizen
1) Be at least 18, 2) Lawful permanent resident, 3) Lived in the US for five years, 4) Good moral character, 5) Know basic english
When was the Articles of Confederation Adopted
How many representatives were required to pass an amendment
13 of 13
All
What impacted the Founders decision not to have a strong Central Government that could tax it's citizens
The taxes placed on the colonies after the French and Indian War
Where did the first battle during the revolution occur
Lexington and Concord