Branches
These are the three branches of our government
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What was the Constitutional Convention?
The meeting to create a new government
What did the Treaty of Paris (1783) do?
Officially ended the war and recognized U.S. independence
This is the role women had in the Revolutionary War
They served as spies, nurses, and managed farms
What is the main job of the judicial branch?
Interpret laws and ensure they are constitutional
What resulted from the Great Compromise? (Go Connecticut!)
It created two houses of Congress to satisfy both large and small states
What was the strategy used by the Continental Army?
Guerilla Tactics
Which is shooting at soldiers from hidden positions
What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
The Federal Government was too weak
What does the legislative branch do?
Makes the laws
What did the Three-Fifths Compromise decide?
Three out of five enslaved people would count for representation
Why was the Battle of Yorktown significant?
The British surrendered
What were the differences between the British and Continental Army?
The British had better supplies and training, but the Continental Army knew the land better and was fighting for independence.
What is the role of the executive branch?
Carries out and enforces federal laws
What does the First Amendment protect?
Freedom of speech, religion, the press, and assembly
What was the main outcome of the Battle of Saratoga?
France decided to help the Americans
How did African Americans contribute to the war?
Many fought on both sides
What does "Checks and Balances" mean?
Each branch can check each others so that no branch will ever be too powerful
Why is the Bill of Rights still important today?
They protect the freedoms and rights of all people
Why did some Native American groups side with the British?
They believed the British would protect their lands
Why did the Loyalists oppose the war?
They wanted to remain loyal to the British crown