Revolution! Flashcards
Final Prep
What was the primary cause of the French and Indian War?
Territorial disputes between British and French colonial empires in North America.
True or False: The French and Indian War ended in 1763.
True
What treaty ended the French and Indian War?
The Treaty of Paris (1763).
Fill in the blank: The British government sought to raise revenue from the American colonies through the __________ Act.
Stamp
What was the purpose of the Sugar Act of 1764?
To reduce the tax on molasses and increase enforcement against smuggling.
Which event was a direct response to the Stamp Act?
The formation of the Sons of Liberty.
What was the significance of the Boston Tea Party?
It was a protest against the Tea Act and British taxation.
True or False: The Intolerable Acts were punitive measures imposed by Britain in response to the Boston Tea Party.
True
What was the First Continental Congress?
A gathering of colonial delegates in 1774 to respond to British policies.
Name one of the key figures who authored the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson.
What year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
1776.
Which battle is considered the first military engagement of the American Revolution?
The Battles of Lexington and Concord.
What was the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
To establish a framework for national government after independence.
True or False: The Articles of Confederation created a strong central government.
False
What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
The inability to levy taxes or regulate commerce.
What event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
Shays’ Rebellion.
What was the Constitutional Convention?
A meeting in 1787 to address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
Who is known as the ‘Father of the Constitution’?
James Madison.
Fill in the blank: The Great Compromise created a __________ legislature.
bicameral
What does the Bill of Rights consist of?
The first ten amendments to the Constitution.
True or False: The Constitution was ratified in 1788.
True
What principle does the Constitution establish regarding the division of power?
Federalism.
Name one right protected by the First Amendment.
Freedom of speech.
What was the main purpose of the Federalist Papers?
To promote the ratification of the Constitution.
Who were the primary authors of the Federalist Papers?
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay.
What does the term ‘checks and balances’ refer to?
The system that ensures no one branch of government becomes too powerful.
Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
The Thirteenth Amendment.
