shanny quiz revolution

Bunker Hill

a battle that took place on the strategic point of Breed's Hill.- It pushed Americans towards a final decision for war. This was the first real battle ine the reolution

Who ultimately won the battle of Bunker Hill

The Brits. Although this gave the Americans confidence and pushed them to start a war.

Where do the Americans steal more firepower from

Fort Ticonderoga- belonging to the british

Green Mountain Boys

Vermont colonial militia led by Ethan Allen that made a surprise attack on Fort Ticonderoga

Siege of Boston

American militia surrounded Boston to limit the British ability to resupply their troops. It lasted 11 months and ended with the British with drawl from the city.

What was George Washingtons deal with the british after the Siege of Boston

To Leave Boston and then British troops would be given a free passage to Canada

2nd Continental Congress

Approved the creation of a Continental Army and the Declaration of Independence.

Common Sense by Thomas Paine

powerful pamphlet telling the colonists to break free. British were trying to destroy colonies' natural rights. Government is there to protect life liberty and property. Power came from people, not kings. Colonies don't benefit from British Empire.

Declaration or Independence

Written primarily by thomas Jefferson, inspired heavily by John Locke, in 1776 and was approved by the continental congress

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

July 4, 1776

1st part of the Declaration of Independence

Sets forward the right to self govern

2nd part of the Declaration of Independence

Details all the abuses of the British.

3rd part of the Declaration of Independence

Asserts our right to be free because of the abuses

What are 2 things the Brits did to us that we listed in the Declaration

Quartering soldiers in homes, Taxing without representation

Where do the British land when they come back from Canada

New York

What was the British plan after returning from Canada

Head for Philly and capture the delegates, cut of NE

How did the first year of the war go for the Americans

Poorly, British took Philly. The continental congress is forced to flee.

Valley Forge

Place where Washington's army spent the winter of 1777-1778, a 4th of troops died here from disease and malnutriton, Steuben comes and trains troops

Von Steuben

Military officer from Germany who trained American soldiers during the American Revolution at valley forge.

Marauis de Lafayette

Spent his own money to come to America and volunteer to help fight. At first he was not taken seriously. this will be the man that corner Cornwallis at Yorktown.

Battle of Saratoga

Turning point of the American Revolution. It was very important because it convinced the French to give the U.S. military support. showed the French that the Americans had the potential to beat their enemy, Great Britain.

What tactics does the Militia use against the British

Guerrilla tactics

Yorktown

Last battle of the war of independence in 1789 where the British surrendered.

what were some problems for the new America

What kind of Government do we set up? How do we deal with the Loyalists?

The Articles of Confederation

Written in 1777 by John Dickinson, were accepted by congress in 1781 and is considered the First Nation constitution.

What was the Branch in the Articles of Confederation

One branch- Legislative consisting of one representative from all 13 states.

What were some weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

States had too much power, no executive, difficult to amend, no power to tax,

The states were responsible for Justice and laws with the articles, what was the federal government responsible for? (Articles)

Foreign relations

Northwest Land Ordinance

Passed under Articles, when a territory reached 50,000 they would officially become a state and these states would be free states.

Foreign Problems with Articles

Articles didn't allow for a united army (at least doesn't allow for it to be financed), the Spanish close the Mississippi to American farmers, on top of all that we owe France money.

Why did farmers loose their jobs and were put into prison after the war

Many states encouraged farmers and others to take out private loans to help pay for the revolution. Many believed that they would be compensated by the fed or state gov but congress had no way to deal with the debt so people with those loans were thrown into jail.

Shay's Rebellion

Rebellion led by Shay of farmers in western Massachusetts. He an =d about 400 rebels marched on the Springfield armory and they burnt down the Worcester court house and eventually march on Boston.

Constitutional Convention

Meeting in 1787 of the elected representatives of the thirteen original states to write the Constitution of the United States.

Who was one of the biggest writers of the Consitituion

James Maddison

Who was nominated ad the first president

George Washington, voted by unanimous decision

2 of the Six goals of the Constitution

Establish justice, and promoting the general welfare

What powers do the Federal Government have?

Feds can declare war, control the federal armed forces, coin money, and regulate interstate commerce

What can the states control?

The states have power over Education/Schools, taxes within the state, and maintenance of justice within the state

Great Comprimise

Compromise made by Constitutional Convention in which states would have equal representation in one house of the legislature and representation based on population in the other house

3/5 Compromise

-each slave would count for 3/5 of a person for taxation and representation purposes

Three branches of government

Legislative, Executive, Judicial

Legislative Branch

Branch of government that makes the laws (Congress)

Separation of powers

Constitutional division of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. If one gets too powerful the others can check it- checks and balances

Executive Branch

the branch of government that carries out laws (president)

Judicial Branch

the branch of government that interprets laws (courts)