Henrietta chapter 6

What war did Britain vastly outnumber the Patriots?

The War in the North.

What was the turning point battle for the Patriots at Saratoga?

The Battle of Saratoga.

Which country provided aid (financial and military) after the victory at Saratoga?

France.

What role did women play during the war?

Women created clothing and ran farms.

Some women hoped to gain more rights through their involvement in the war, such as __________.

suffrage.

What was the state of the currencies during the financial crisis?

State currencies were highly unstable.

Who secured valuable aid from Holland and France during the financial crisis?

Robert Morris.

Who helped train the American army at Valley Forge?

Baron von Steuben.

What unusual alliance did the US make with France?

A Catholic monarchy.

Which proclamation promised protection for slaves who rebelled?

Philipsburg Proclamation.

What was the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War?

Battle of Yorktown.

What significant trait did the Patriots have that contributed to their advantage?

Home-field advantage.

What major document recognized US independence in 1783?

Treaty of Paris.

What land did the US gain after the Treaty of Paris?

All land west of the Mississippi River.

Pennsylvania’s controversial constitution created a __________ legislature with total power.

unicameral.

What did Abigail Adams advocate for in her famous letter?

Women’s rights.

What did many loyalists face after the war?

Economic suffering and some fled.

The Articles of Confederation created a weak central government, giving states a __________ vote in national matters.

single.

What was banned in the Northwest Territory as per the Northwest Ordinance?

Slavery.

What sparked Shays’ Rebellion in Massachusetts?

Increased taxes.

The VA Plan proposed a __________ legislature based on population.

bicameral.

What compromise created a bicameral legislature with both population-based and equal representation?

The Great Compromise.

The 3/5 Compromise counted __________ of the slave population for representation.

60%.

Who were the authors of The Federalist Papers?

Jay, Madison, and Hamilton.

What did the Antifederalists criticize the Constitution for lacking?

A Bill of Rights.

What was promised to gain support for the Constitution, leading to ratification by some Antifederalists?

A Bill of Rights.