Unit 2 Review Questions Causes of the Revolution

A series of flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to the American Revolution and early American history.

Coercive Acts

A series of laws passed by Britain in response to the Boston Tea Party, which the colonists called the Intolerable Acts.

Boston Tea Party

A political protest by the Sons of Liberty in Boston in 1773, against tea duties imposed by the British government.

First Continental Congress

A gathering of colonial delegates in response to the Coercive Acts.

Common Sense

A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine encouraging American independence from Britain.

Declaration of Independence

The document formally declaring the colonies' independence from Britain, primarily authored by Thomas Jefferson.

Marquis de Lafayette

A French general who played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War.

Battle of Saratoga

A pivotal battle that led to France's support for the American cause during the Revolutionary War.

Valley Forge

The military camp where the American Continental Army spent the winter during 1777-1778, considered a low point.

Articles of Confederation

The first constitution of the United States, which created a weak federal government.

Great Compromise

An agreement during the Constitutional Convention that created a bicameral legislature.

Bill of Rights

The first ten amendments to the Constitution that guarantee individual rights.

2nd Amendment

Part of the Bill of Rights that protects the right to bear arms.

Federalists

The political party that favored a strong federal government.

Anti-Federalists

Opponents of a strong federal government who favored states' rights.

Marbury v. Madison

A landmark Supreme Court case that established the principle of judicial review.

War Hawks

Political leaders who supported the War of 1812 and advocated military action against Britain.

The Star Spangled Banner

The national anthem of the United States, written by Francis Scott Key.

Treaty of Ghent

The treaty that ended the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain.