Pre-Revolution
The war that George Washington served in as a British Officer.
What was the French & Indian War (7 Years War)
This form of Government bonded nations in a "Loose form of Friendship" only 1 branch of government (congress)
What were the Articles of Confederation?
The first capital of the US, where George Washington served (before Washington DC)
What is/was New York City?
This conflict laid the foundation for British Taxation & American colonial discontent.
What was the French & Indian War (Seven Years War)
This group supported the ratification of the US Constitution without any major changes.
Who were the Federalists?
The biggest effect/impact of the French & Indian War on the British Empire.
What is Debt? (War Debt)
The first 10 amendments to the US Constitution.
What were the Bill of Rights?
A controversial excise tax that angered many Americans, especially farmers in the "west", passed by George Washington.
What was the Whiskey Tax?
This group was a secret society intent on limiting British influence in the colonies and tax collection abilities
Who were the Sons of Liberty?
Settled how enslaved people would be counted for taxation and representation; each enslaved person would count as a fraction of a person.
What was the 3/5ths compromise?
What is the Stamp Act & the Tea Act?
The event that signified the need for a new, stronger, form of governing document was needed.
What was Shays Rebellion?
An example or standard that is set by someone of high status for others to follow later in time.
What is a precedent?
The document that started the American Revolution.
What was the Declaration of Independence?
Resolved the debate between large and small states by creating a bicameral legislature: the House based on population and the Senate with equal representation.
What was the Great Compromise?
An American Colonial Pamphlet written to encourage support for a Revolution.
What was Common Sense written by Thomas Paine?
The two factions that formed due to disputes over the division of power under the new Constitution, among other things.
Who were the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
A foreign affair event in which a diplomat under George Washington negotiated a treaty with the British for land rights and economic fair trade.
What was Jay's Treaty?
This violent event increased tension and lead to the Intolerable Acts and Quartering Act to be enforced.
What was the Boston Massacre?
Created a single executive (President) elected indirectly through the Electoral College, balancing power between Congress and the people.
What was the Presidential Compromise?
A British colonial edict that forbade settlement west of the Appalachian Mountain range.
What was the Proclamation of 1763?
A controversial clause in the US Constitution that gave congress the power to do anything they need to do to carry out their duties.
What was the Necessary & Proper Clause (Elastic Clause)?
A proposed foreign policy relating to non-intervention in foreign affairs & wars established by Washington and continued by future presidents (From GW Classwork).
What was the Proclamation of Neutrality?
The treaty that ended the American Revolution.
What was the Treaty of Paris?
Allowed Congress to regulate trade but forbade taxing exports and limited regulation of the slave trade for 20 years (until 1808).
What was the Commerce Compromise?