Revolution Road
War fought in the colonies between Britain and France for possession of the Ohio River Valley region
French and Indian War
What is considered the FIRST BATTLE of the American Revoltion?
Bunker Hill
True or False:
In the Articles of Confederation congress could NOT impose taxes
TRUE
This was one of the weaknesses
How many justices *judges* were on the Supreme Court in 1790?
6
This was also called "The Second War of Independence"
The War of 1812
Why did the King of England start to tax the colonists?
To pay for the French and Indian War
What was the name of the people who still wanted to support England and the king?
Loyalists
Who is known as "The Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
Why did George Washington call for a policy of "neutrality" in 1790?
To avoid the United States participation in European wars
The belief that the interests of the nation as a whole are more important than regional interests of other countries
Nationalism
What hot beverage would have been taxed as a result of the Stamp Act?
Tea
These people did NOT support England or the King and wanted freedom
Patriots
What issue did the Three-Fifths Compromise (3/5) deal with?
Slavery and population counts
The belief that one's section or region is more important than the nation as a whole
sectionalism
Where were the first shots of the American Revolution fired?
Lexington and Concord
What was the purpose of "The Olive Branch Petition"?
King George wanted to make peace with the colonies
This man was elected president of the Constitutional Convention
George Washington
True or False
The Louisiana Purchase almost doubled the size of the United States
TRUE
This doctrine views Europeans as "dangerous to American peace and safety"
Monroe Doctrine
How many original American Colonies were there?
13
What area of land did the Americans win in the "Treaty of Paris"?
All Territory and land EAST OF THE MISSISSIPPI
What is the purpose of the first 10 amendments to the Constitution? (The Bill of Rights)
Guarantee the rights of all citizens
What French Leader sold the Louisiana Purchase to the United States?
Napoleon Bonaparte
Andrew Jackson and his supporters formed which political party? *hint... they are chooches*
Democratic Party