World History Final: American Revolution, Early Republic & Expansion

What document declared the 13 American colonies independent from Great Britain?

 The Declaration of Independence.

Which battle is considered the first of the American Revolution?

The Battles of Lexington and Concord.

Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army?

George Washington

What year was the Treaty of Paris signed, officially ending the Revolutionary War?

1783

What was one major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

The national government couldn’t tax, making it weak and ineffective.

What was the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?

To protect individual rights from government power

What was one of the key principles articulated in the Declaration of Independence?

That people have natural rights—like life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Who was the President of the United States during the Louisiana Purchase?

Thomas Jefferson 

What was the primary reason for the War of 1812?

British interference with U.S. trade and the impressment of American sailors.