American Revolution Era

Supplies and reinforcements could not reach the Continental Army because of

These colonists didn't consider unfair taxes and regulations a sufficient cause for rebellion.

The most important provision [condition] in the Treaty of Paris was the recognition of the

Author of Common Sense

This act led to a tax on all tea imported from the Dutch East India company.

Which region benefited most from the Three-Fifths Compromise?

United States Senators serve terms of -

All of the following helped the United States win independence EXCEPT the

Most of the fighting early in the war took place

The Patriot victory at Saratoga was important because

The British set out to capture New York because

The king of Great Britain during the Revolution was 

This phrase states how upset the colonists were that they weren't represented in Parliament.

Commander of the Continental Army

These colonists remained loyal to England and King George during the Revolution.

These colonists were determined to fight the British for American Independence. 

One reason some Antifederalists did not want to ratify the Constitution is that it ...

What were the Federalist Papers?

This event took place in Boston and led to the death of 5 colonists. It was used at propaganda.

Jefferson wrote this document 1776 which declared America was now an independent nation.

This pamphlet by Paine helped explain why colonists should be free and independent.

Creator of the first American Flag in 1776

This meeting of delegates adopted the DOI and recognized Washington as its army's General.

The Declaration of Independence and the Olive Branch Petition were both

The Federalists favored ...

Who argued that the Constitution must spell out ways to protect the basic rights of citizens?

How many branches of the national government did the Articles of Confederation allow for?

This 47 page pamphlet encouraged the colonists to break away from England.

Which group would likely have this song on their playlist?

The last major battle of the Revolutionary War was the

The American army during the Revolution was

Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts supported the "Virginia Plan" because ...

This was a disadvantage for the British army.

Which idea was NOT included in the Declaration of Independence?

This meeting led to a boycott on British goods as well as creating a list of grievances.

The patriots repelled two British attacks before running out of ammunition

This act led to a tax that was put on all molasses imported to the American colonies.

Delegates to the Convention from smaller states favored which plan for government?

What is NOT a right guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?

In order to allow the Constitution to be FLEXIBLE, the framers provided a way to ...

The Declaration of Independence listed all of the following unalienable rights EXCEPT:

The colonists expressed their desire for peace in the

The Hessians were hired mercenaries [soldiers] from

This war between the British and French led to British rule in America. (1754-63)

What term refers to the idea that the national government shares power with state governments?

Which of these statements best describes the ratification of the Constitution?

A change or addition to a constitution is known as a(n) ...

The Patriots were forced to endure a winter of terrible suffering at

I surrendered at Yorktown.

Governor of Louisiana who supported the Americans in their rebellion against the British.

This act led to a tax which required a royal stamp on many printed items.

The Declaration of Independence was written in

The person who wrote most of the Declaration of Independence was

Outspoken Boston patriot who was the first signer of the Declaration of Independence

The American Revolution took place between the following years:

This monarch felt the American colonies should assume some financial burden and debt.

In what battle did the Patriots surprise the over-celebrated, sleepy Hessians in 45 minutes?

The Proclamation Line of 1763 established a western boundary line at which mountain range?

Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress could do all of the following EXCEPT ...

This act by Parliament & King George shut down the Boston Harbor in response to the Tea Party.

This woman disguised herself as a man so she could fight with the army.

This secret resistance group led and staged many protests in Boston and damaged property.

Many African Americans supported the Revolution because they

This event was sparked by a tax on imported British tea and staged by the Sons of Liberty.