Key Figures
Who led the Continental Army during the surprise attack at the Battle of Trenton?
George Washington
Which battle marked the final major conflict of the American Revolution, ending with the British surrender?
The Surrender at Yorktown
Which country provided crucial military and financial aid to the American colonies?
France
What compromise counted each enslaved person as a fraction of a person for purposes of representation and taxation?
Three Fifths Compromise
Which act required colonists to provide housing and supplies to British troops stationed in America?
Quartering Act
Which French nobleman played a significant role in securing French support during the Revolutionary War?
Marquis de Lafayette
Where did the Continental Army endure harsh winter conditions in 1777-1778, strengthening their resolve and unity?
Valley Forge
Which 1765 act imposed a tax on paper products, legal documents, and playing cards?
The Stamp Act
What was the first foundational document of the United States, which created a weak central government?
Articles of Confederation
What did Paul Revere do on the night of April 18, 1775, that became legendary, as he rode from Boston to Lexington and Concord?
He warned the colonists of the British arrival, allowing the Minutemen to prepare and avoid major casualties
Who authored the influential pamphlet Common Sense, advocating for American independence?
Thomas Paine
What battle in 1777 convinced France to formally ally with the American colonies?
Battle of Saratoga
What set of laws passed in 1774 were meant to punish Massachusetts after the Boston Tea Party?
Coercive/ Intolerable Acts
What did Anti-Federalists demand to be added to the Constitution to protect individual freedoms?
The Bill of Rights
What was the name of the final attempt by the Continental Congress to avoid war with Britain, pledging loyalty to the crown but requesting a repeal of oppressive laws?
Olive Branch Petition
Which British general surrendered at the Siege of Yorktown, marking the end of major fighting in the Revolutionary War?
General Charles Cornwallis
What was the outcome of the Battle of Trenton on Christmas night, 1776?
American victory
What act in 1767 imposed taxes on goods like glass, paper, paint, and tea, leading to widespread colonial boycotts?
The Townshend Acts
What compromise resolved the dispute between large and small states by creating a bicameral legislature?
The Great Compromise
What was the key difference between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan regarding representation in Congress?
Virginia Plan called for representation based on population, while the New Jersey Plan called for equal representation for all states.
Who trained the Continental Army at Valley Forge, improving their discipline and effectiveness?
Baron von Stueben
What early battle showed the colonists could stand up to the British army, despite ultimately losing the battle?
Battle of Bunker Hill
What financial tool did the Continental Congress use to raise funds during the war, causing significant inflation?
Continentals (leading to inflation)
What was the major point of debate regarding representation at the Constitutional Convention?
What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
To revise the Articles of Confederation and draft an entirely new Constitution for the United States