Revolutionary War
Who was the leader of the Continental Army?
George Washington
Who were usually considered anti-federalists?
Westerners and farmers
What is a republic?
a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
Why was tea dumped into the Boston Harbor?
Response to an increases in Tea Tax
Most important component of the Declaration of Independence?
Human rights and equality
During the war, who did the Natives support?
The British
What did the Federalist party support?
Strong central government and the passage of the constitution
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments, gave Americans almost all their rights.
Why did the Boston massacre happen?
Increase of military presence in Boston
Hamilton economic plan?
Taxing domestic goods
Tariffs of foreign goods
Increase commerce
Repay federal and state debts
Create a National Bank
How did the course of the war proceed?
The patriots eventually won after lots of back and forth battles and lots of struggle
After the revolution, how were women viewed?
Irrelevant to liberty and equality however they did play a vital role in winning the war
Significance of the Louisiana Purchase?
Gave the US a lot more land, for a very cheap price
What was the first tax placed on the Colonists?
The Stamp Act
What did the pamphlet Common Sense state?
It promoting the idea of American exceptionalism and was logical to separate from Britain
What was significant about Saratga?
French supported the US after the victory
Significance of the Whiskey Rebellion?
The fedeal government was able to use its authority established in the constitution
What president purchased Louisiana and New Orleans?
Thomas Jefferson
Where were the first shots of the war?
Lexington and Concord
What did the Treaty of Paris establish?
Boundaries (French west of the Mississippi)
Turning point for the continental army?
Trenton and Princeton
Importance of the 1796 election?
Our first election with more than one candidate and two parties (partisan)
What did Marbury v. Madison establish?
Judicial Review, Supreme court can rule on laws and cases
What happened at the first continental congress?
Colonists agreed to an intense system of boycotts
What did the Alien and Sedition acts do?
Made lots of restrictions for foreigners including stricter citizenship and immigration laws