French and
Indian War
Indian War
This river valley was the main area of conflict that led to the French and Indian War
Ohio River Valley
This act of 1765 required colonists to pay taxes on printed materials like newspapers and legal documents
Stamp Act
This pamphlet by Thomas Paine encouraged colonists to support independence
Common Sense
This first U.S. government system gave most power to the states
Articles of Confederation
The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known by this name
The Bill of Rights
This man was elected the first president of the United States in 1789
George Washington
This 1763 treaty ended the French and Indian War
Treaty of Paris
This 1770 event in Boston led to the death of five colonists and was used as propaganda by Patriots
Boston Massacre
The first battles of the Revolution were fought at these two Massachusetts towns in 1775
Lexington and Concord
This rebellion showed that the Articles of Confederation were too weak
Shays' Rebellion
This part of the Constitution explains its goals and purposes
Preamble
Washington set this important tradition by leaving office after many years?
8
The 1763 Proclamation Line was meant to keep colonists from settling west of these mountains
Appalachian Mountains
This secret organization used protests and sometimes violence to oppose British taxes
Sons of Liberty
This 1776 document officially declared the colonies free from Britain
Declaration of Independence
This 1785 law divided western lands into townships for sale and settlement
Land Ordinance of 1785
This principle divides government power between national and state governments
Federalism
This 1794 rebellion tested the strength of the new federal government
Whiskey Rebellion
This fort in present-day Tennessee was the site of a deadly massacre involving the Cherokee and British settlers
Fort Loudoun
What 1767 law placed taxes on glass, paper, paint, and tea?
The Townshend Acts
The Battle of Saratoga was considered a turning point because it convinced this nation to ally with the colonists
France
The Great Compromise created two forms of representation called the ____________ and the ______________
House of Representatives, Senate
This system ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful
Checks and Balances
Who was the 2nd president?
John Adams
Britain’s war debt after the French and Indian War led to this major colonial consequence
Taxes
These 1774 laws (Acts) were meant to punish Massachusetts after the Boston Tea Party
Intolerable Acts (Coercive Acts)
This fighting style uses hit-and-run tactics while using the area around them to hide
Guerrilla Warfare
The Three-Fifths Compromise was a solution to what issue?
How slaves should be counted for a state's population
These two groups debated the ratification (creation) of the Constitution and the need for a Bill of Rights
Federalists and Anti-Federalists
In his Farewell Address, Washington warned against these two dangers: ________ _________ and _____________ _____________
Political Parties, Permanent Alliances
Complete the famous quote: “No _________ without ___________”
No taxation without representation
Who was the British king during the American Revolution?
King George III
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What plan proposed representation based on population in both houses of Congress?
The Virginia Plan
Which branch of government is responsible for creating laws?
The Legislative Branch
Disagreements between Jefferson and Hamilton led to the creation of these parties:
Federalists and Democratic-Republicans
The Treaty of Paris gave Britain control of all land in North America east of what major landmark?
The Mississippi River
What 1766 law stated that Parliament had the power to make laws for the colonies “in all cases whatsoever”?
Declaratory Act
What city served as the first capital of the United States under the Constitution?
New York City
What plan proposed equal representation for all states in Congress?
The New Jersey Plan
Name the three branches of the US Government
Executive - (President)
Legislative - (Makes Laws)
Judicial - (Interprets Laws)
This 1797 scandal involved French agents demanding bribes from American diplomats
XYZ Affair