A British policy or law that angered the colonists was:

Alexander Hamilton and James Madison both supported a strong federal government. They were ___________.

Anti-federalists feared ___________.

Colonists gave several laws (such as Quartering Act that forced colonists to house British soldiers) this name.

Constitution is based on this concept, which grants federal government only the powers that are specifically stated.

Famous for proclaiming: "Give me Liberty, or Give me Death!"

Arguing against ratification, George Mason called for a weak federal government and strong state governments. He was considered a(n):

Patriots found legal basis for their positions in this English lawyer's summaries of English common law.

The ___________ officially ended the American Revolution and defined the U.S. borders.

The Constitution and Bill of Rights addressed this colonial grievance or demand.

The Declaration of Independence was based on unalienable rights, such as:

The Founding Fathers issued the Declaration of Independence and created the U.S. Constitution. They included:

The president can veto bills from Congress. What key principle is this based on?

These first ten amendments to the Constitution defined individual freedoms, rights, and protections.

This addressed conflict over whether states should have equal representation or if population should determine votes.

This addressed the conflict between southern and northern states over how to count slaves in the state's population.

This battle represented a turning point in the Revolutionary War.

This law prohibited settlement west of the crest of the Appalachian Mountains.

This pamphlet, written by Thomas Paine, influenced many people to support independence from Britain.

This person advocated for independence and was on the declaration of independence committee.

Which of the following is NOT one of the key principles upon which the U.S. Constitution was built.

Which of the following was a weakness in the Articles of Confederation?