Causes of Revolution
What phrase did colonists use to protest taxes without representation?
"No taxation without representation"
What was the first battle of the American Revolution?
Lexington and Concord.
What replaced the Articles of Confederation?
The US Constitution
Federalists wanted what kind of government?
Strong Central Government
What did the Proclamation of 1763 prevent colonists from doing?
Moving west of the Appalachian Mountains.
What event convinced France to help the Americans and also the turning point of the battle?
Battle of Saratoga
What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative, Judicial, Executive
Anti-Federalists wanted what added to the Constitution?
Bill of Rights
What was the purpose of the Stamp Act?
Tax on paper goods to raise money for Britain.
Where did Washington’s army spend a harsh winter training?
Valley Forge.
What are the first ten amendments called?
Bill of Rights
Give some well know person who are federalist
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and others
Why did Britain start taxing the colonies more after 1763?
To pay off debt from the French and Indian War.
What officially ended the American Revolution?
Treaty of Paris 1783.
What are two of the 7 Principles of the Constitution?
Popular Sovereignty, Federalism, Checks and Balances, Separation of Powers, Individual Rights,Republicanism, Limited Government
What was the Anti-Federalists’ main concern?
The Constitution gave too much power to the federal government.