American Revolution

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  1. 3. a famous document written in 1776 that declared the American colonies' independence from British rule. It explained the reasons for seeking freedom and is a key part of American history.
  2. 6. A bicameral legislature is a system with two separate chambers or houses, such as the U.S. Congress, which consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate
  3. 8. an agreement at the Constitutional Convention that counted enslaved individuals as three-fifths of a person for the purpose of representation in the U.S. House of Representatives.
  4. 11. a Founding Father known for his inventions, writings, and diplomacy. He played a crucial role in securing French support for the American Revolution and was a key figure in early American history.
  5. 13. the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution. It outlines fundamental rights and protections for American citizens.
  6. 17. "Common Sense" was a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1776. It argued for independence from Britain and was widely read and influential.
  7. 18. was a meeting of delegates from the American colonies that played a key role in the American Revolution. It discussed and made important decisions about the colonies' future.
  8. 21. the leaders and statesmen who played a significant role in the founding of the United States. They included figures like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and others.
  9. 22. T were a group of American colonists who protested British policies, such as the Stamp Act, through acts of civil disobedience and sometimes violence.
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  1. 1. (1783), The Treaty of Paris ended the American Revolution and recognized the United States as an independent nation. It was signed in 1783
  2. 2. was a war fought by the American colonists against British rule in the late 18th century. It resulted in the United States gaining its independence.
  3. 4. nickname for British soldiers during the American Revolution because of their distinctive red uniforms.
  4. 5. The Continental Army was the army established by the Second Continental Congress to fight for American independence during the Revolution. George Washington was its first commander.
  5. 7. refer to the system in the U.S. government where each branch (executive, legislative, and judicial) has the power to limit or check the actions of the other branches to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
  6. 9. The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was a meeting in Philadelphia where delegates from the states created the U.S. Constitution to replace the weaker Articles of Confederation.
  7. 10. the supreme law of the United States. It outlines the structure of the government and the rights of the citizens. The U.S. Constitution was written in 1787.
  8. 12. basic rights that people are born with and that cannot be taken away. The Declaration of Independence mentions unalienable rights like life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
  9. 14. American colonists who fought for independence from British rule during the American Revolution. They wanted freedom from British control and were willing to stand up for it.
  10. 15. What year 1776 marks the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the beginning of the American Revolution.
  11. 16. the first President of the United States and a prominent military leader during the American Revolution. He is often called the "Father of His Country" for his role in the nation's early history.
  12. 19. one of the Founding Fathers and the main author of the Declaration of Independence. He was also the third President of the United States.
  13. 20. American colonists who remained loyal to the British monarchy during the American Revolution. They believed in staying connected to Britain and keeping things the way they were.