History Final 2026 - Grade 7-Study Guide

Vocabulary study guide covering major events, figures, and legislative acts of the American Revolution and early United States government.

Battle of Bunker Hill

An event that affected the colonists by making them proud of having stood their ground against the British soldiers.

French government policy result

A policy that increased tension between France and England.

Boundaries after 1763

Territorial borders that affected the British by having colonists settle in Canada.

Boston Tea Party

A protest against British taxation policies that directly led to tensions between the American colonies and Britain.

Stamp Act of 1765

An act that imposed a direct tax on the American colonies and sparked widespread opposition, leading to protests and boycotts.

Women's roles in the American Revolution

The expansion of duties where women had to take on many new responsibilities.

Treaty of Paris 1783

The agreement that formally ended the American Revolution and recognized the United States as an independent nation.

Battle of Saratoga

The turning point of the American Revolution where the American victory convinced France to openly support the colonies against Britain.

Commander in chief

The role George Washington served during the American Revolution for the Continental Army.

The Great Comprise

An agreement that settled a dispute between the large states and the small states.

Antifederalists

A group that opposed the Constitution because it weakened the state governments.

Shay's Rebellion

An uprising that led to the calling of the Constitutional Convention in 1787.

James Madison

The individual referred to as "The Father of the Constitution."

Virginia Plan

A plan that favored large states by advocating for representation in Congress based on population.

Connecticut Comprise

The agreement that settled the issue of representation in Congress by creating a 2 chamber legislature with one house based on population.

Thomas Jefferson

A historical figure who was not a primary author of the Federalist Papers.

Ratification requirement

The mandate that 9 states were required to ratify the Constitution for it to become law.

Rhode Island

The last state to ratify the Constitution.

First Amendment

Additions to the Constitution that guarantee certain basic rights, including freedom of speech, religion, and the press.

Jay Treaty

An agreement that allowed for the peaceful resolution of a boundary dispute between the US and Great Britain, but also led to tension between France and the United States during Adam's presidency.

Whiskey Rebellion

An event involving a specific quote mentioned in the study guide.

George Washington

The first President of the United States under the newly ratified Constitution who established original cabinet positions.

Articles of Confederation

The first written plan of government for the United States.

Secretary of Defense

The position that was NOT one of the original cabinet positions established by George Washington.

Bill of Rights

Amendments created for the primary reason of protecting individual liberties and rights.

Democratic-Republican party

A political party that emerged to oppose the policies of Alexander Hamilton's Federalist party.

Thomas Paine

The author of the famous document titled "Common Sense".

Marbury vs. Madison

The landmark Supreme Court Case that established the principle of judicial review.