history test 2

George Washington

Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, led Americans to victory, first U.S. President, set government precedents.

Thomas Jefferson

Principal author of the Declaration of Independence, third President, associated with the Louisiana Purchase and Lewis & Clark Expedition.

Benjamin Franklin

Diplomat who secured French support for American independence.

John Adams

Advocate for independence, committee member for the Declaration of Independence, second President, oversaw early foreign policy.

Patrick Henry

Famous for 'Give me liberty, or give me death!', a critic of British policies.

Samuel Adams

Leader of the Sons of Liberty, organized resistance against British taxation.

King George III

Monarch of Britain during the American Revolution, symbol of colonial oppression.

Marquis de Lafayette

French aristocrat who fought for American independence, aide to Washington.

Thomas Paine

Author of Common Sense, which inspired colonists toward independence.

Abigail Adams

Advocated for women's rights, wrote influential letters to John Adams.

Alexander Hamilton

First Secretary of the Treasury, established the U.S. financial system.

James Madison

'Father of the Constitution', fourth U.S. President.

Aaron Burr

Vice President under Jefferson, known for his duel with Alexander Hamilton.

Tecumseh

Shawnee leader who tried to unite Native American tribes against U.S. expansion.

Dolley Madison

First Lady who saved important artifacts during British invasion.

Colonial Grievances

Frustrations of colonists with British taxes and lack of representation.

Declaration of Independence

Written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776, declared colonies free from Britain.

Major Battles

Included Lexington and Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown.

Foreign Alliances

France provided crucial support to the American cause.

Treaty of Paris (1783)

Ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized American independence.

Articles of Confederation

First U.S. government framework, later replaced due to weaknesses.

Constitutional Convention (1787)

Led to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.

Bill of Rights

First ten amendments to the Constitution, guaranteeing individual freedoms.

Political Parties

Federalists (Hamilton) vs. Democratic-Republicans (Jefferson).

Early Challenges

Debt, foreign relations, domestic unrest (e.g., Whiskey Rebellion).

Federal System

Established by the Constitution, featuring checks and balances.

Political Parties Formation

Resulted from debates on government power and economic policy.

Nation Legitimacy Challenges

New government faced issues in unifying the nation and establishing legitimacy.

Enlightenment Influence

Revolution influenced by Enlightenment ideas.

Role of Women and Enslaved People

Played significant, often overlooked, roles during the Revolution.

Economic and Social Impacts of the War

Significant implications for the colonies' economy and society.