What event occurred when a group of British soldiers fired into a crowd that was harassing them?
The United States declared independence on what date?
Which group was most responsible for open resistance and violence against the acts of Parliament?
What did the British government do in order to raise money to help pay off war debt from the French & Indian War?
What three types of protest occurred in response to the Stamp Act?
The Declaration of Independence was primarily written by whom?
Which pamphlet written by Thomas Paine got the Colonists discussing the idea of independence?
What was the final offer of peace sent to King George III?
What did the Declaration of Independence say was a right of the people when faced with a government that is destructive of their rights?
'Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness' in the Declaration of Independence were examples of what types of rights presented by Enlightenment philosopher John Locke?
What was Great Britain's most significant advantage at the start of the war?
What was the most important result of the Battle of Saratoga for the Patriots?
Washington’s victory in which battle against the Hessians after corssing the Delaware River Christmas night was a dramatic morale booster to the American cause?
Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill such an important battle for the Patriots?
What were two of the three most significant advantages for the Patriots during the course of the war?
What did the Bill of Rights protect?
Who was known as the 'father of the Constitution'?
Your right to freedom of speech is found in which Amendment?
Delegates to the Constitutional Convention of 1787 adopted the Great Compromise to settle differences over what?
What was the name of America's first constitution?
What does the legislative branch of the federal government do?
What does the executive branch of the federal government do?
What does the judicial branch of the federal government do?
Which branch of government appoints federal judges and ambassadors?
Which branch of government declares war?
Boston Massacre
July 4, 1776
Sons of Liberty
Taxed the Colonies
Violent, Economic, and Intellectual
Thomas Jefferson
Common Sense
Olive Branch Petition
Abolish the Government
Natural Rights
Well-trained army and navy
French agreed to an Alliance with the Patriots
Battle of Trenton
Boost of Confidence for the Patriots
1) George Washington's leadership; 2) French Alliance; and 3) Fighting a Defensive War at Home
Civil Rights of the people or Individual Rights
James Madison
First Amendment
Representation in the legislature
Articles of Confederation
Write or make the laws
Enforce or Carry Out the laws
Interprets the laws
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
