American History Review: Revolution to Early Republic

Flashcards testing core vocabulary terms, key historic figures, battles, treaties, and political concepts from the American Revolution through the Jeffersonian Era.

What territory was purchased from Napoleon during Thomas Jefferson's presidency, even though American diplomats originally only had approval to buy New Orleans?

Louisiana Purchase

What was the name of the group of New England Federalists and northern politicians who plotted to push for secession?

Essex Junto

What New Jersey duel resulted in Alexander Hamilton's death after he intentionally shot over his opponent's head?

Hamilton vs. Burr Duel

What incident involved Vice President Aaron Burr supposedly trying to gain control of Spanish territory before General Wilkinson turned on him?

Burr Treason Incident

Which Federalist acts aimed to silence opposition by eliminating freedom of speech and press while making citizenship harder to obtain?

Alien and Sedition Acts

Which political resolutions stated that oppressive federal laws could be nullified by the states?

Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions

Who wrote the Virginia Resolution in response to the Alien and Sedition Acts?

James Madison

Who wrote the Kentucky Resolutions in response to the Alien and Sedition Acts?

Thomas Jefferson

Which presidential election ended in a tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr before being resolved by Hamilton's support on the 36th vote?

Election of 1800

Who was the author who created the American dictionary?

Noah Webster

Which Enlightenment-era religious belief system emphasized God first, rejected the Trinity, and lacked emphasis on miracles or the divinity of Jesus?

Deism / Unitarian / Universalist

Who invented the cotton gin and pioneered the production of guns with interchangeable parts?

Eli Whitney

Which two developers successfully built and introduced the steamboat?

Fulton & Livingston

Which Supreme Court case established judicial review after overturning John Adams' midnight judicial appointments?

Marbury v. Madison

Which Federalist judge did Thomas Jefferson attempt to impeach over political rulings in court?

Judge Samuel Chase

Which constitutional compromise proposed by Roger Sherman created a bicameral legislature with one house based on population and one with equal representation?

Great Compromise

Which Founding Father resolved the question of sovereignty between federal and state governments through states' rights?

James Madison

What was the title of the propaganda essays written by John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison to promote Constitutional ratification?

Federalist Papers

What is the collective name for the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution?

Bill of Rights

Which two Founding Fathers demanded the addition of a Bill of Rights to the Constitution?

Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

Which constitutional amendment guarantees freedom of speech, press, and religion?

1st Amendment

Which constitutional amendment guarantees the right to bear arms?

2nd Amendment

Which constitutional amendment guarantees the right to privacy and places limits on search and seizure?

4th Amendment

Which Federalist leader believed in security over liberty, supported big business, and opposed the Bill of Rights?

Alexander Hamilton

Which Pennsylvania uprising over revenue taxes was suppressed by George Washington using US army forces?

Whiskey Rebellion

Which treaty with Great Britain failed to meet its main goals but scared Spain into negotiating Pinckney's Treaty?

Jay's Treaty

Which treaty with Spain secured American access to New Orleans?

Pinckney's Treaty

Which Revolutionary battle led by Ethan Allen, the Green Mountain Boys, and Benedict Arnold secured gunpowder and artillery for Boston?

Battle of Fort Ticonderoga

Which patriot victory served as the turning point of the Revolutionary War and persuaded France and Spain to join as allies?

Battle of Saratoga

Which brilliant commander turned traitor and attempted to hand over plans for West Point, New York to the British?

Benedict Arnold

Which Virginia battle resulted in General Cornwallis surrendering to Washington and the French Fleet, effectively ending the Revolutionary War?

Battle of Yorktown

Who served as the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army?

George Washington

Who was the Quaker war hero of the American Revolutionary War?

Nathaniel Greene

Which French military commander assisted George Washington during the Revolutionary War?

Marquis de Lafayette

Which Prussian officer introduced standardized European drills, discipline, and the 'Blue Book' manual at Valley Forge?

Baron Von Steuben

Which Revolutionary War leader in the Carolinas was known as the 'Swamp Fox'?

Francis Marion

Which Massachusetts uprising was put down by private mercenaries because the central government lacked funds, highlighting the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

Shay's Rebellion

How did the Virginia Plan differ from the New Jersey Plan at the Constitutional Convention?

The Virginia Plan favored large states based on population, while the New Jersey Plan favored small states and included federal powers to tax, regulate trade, and direct foreign policy.

Which opening battles of the American Revolution featured the 'shot heard around the world' at Old North Bridge?

Lexington and Concord

Which historical document was lead-authored by Thomas Jefferson and combined key Enlightenment philosophies?

Declaration of Independence

What were the three geographic stages of the Revolutionary War?

1st Phase in New England, 2nd Phase in the Mid-Atlantic, and 3rd Phase in the South

In which region did the first phase of the Revolutionary War take place?

New England

In which region did the second stage of the Revolutionary War take place?

Mid-Atlantic

In which region did the third stage of the Revolutionary War take place?

Deep South

Which First Phase battle ended in a British victory but resulted in heavy casualties for British troops?

Battle of Bunker Hill / Breed's Hill