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Supreme Court of the United States has how many justices?
It consists of the Chief Justice of the United States and eight Associate Justices, who are nominated by the President and confirmed with the "advice and consent" (majority vote) of the Senate.
How long can a U.S. Supreme Court Justice serve the court?
Once appointed, Justices effectively have life tenure, serving "during good Behaviour", which terminates only upon death, resignation, retirement, or conviction on impeachment.
The United States declared War on Great Britain on June 12, 1812. The war was declared as a result of ___ ___ ___ with Great Britian. The central dispute surrounded the _____of American soldiers by the British.
The United States declared War on Great Britain on June 12, 1812. The war was declared as a result of long simmering disputes with Great Britian. The central dispute surrounded the impressment of American soldiers by the British.
What Treaty ends the War of 1812, even though the war continues until Mid-Feb?
On December 24, the Treaty of Ghent is signed ending the war. The war in the field continues until mid-February.
On January 8, 1815, American forces, under _______, decisively defeat the British forces trying to capture New Orleans. The battle, which takes place after the Treaty of Ghent has been signed, is the most decisive American victory of the war.
On January 8, 1815, American forces, under General Jackson, decisively defeat the British forces trying to capture New Orleans. The battle, which takes place after the Treaty of Ghent has been signed, is the most decisive American victory of the war.
Frances Scott Key
He wrote the Star Spangled Banner. He was inspired during the War of 1812. He was being held by the British at Sea, and he watched the bombs bursting the air at Fort McHenry. When the United States won, he was inspired to write the song. It became the national anthem in 1931.
When the American referred to the Red Coats, to whom were they referring?
The British Soldiers
King George III
was king in London in 1765
7 years war
In 1756, war broke out between France and Great Britain. In North America, hostilities between American and Canadian colonists had erupted two years previously.
The Stamp Act of 1765
The Stamp Act was passed by the British Parliament on March 22, 1765. The new tax was imposed on all American colonists and required them to pay a tax on every piece of printed paper they used. Ship's papers, legal documents, licenses, newspapers, other publications, and even playing cards were taxed. The money collected by the Stamp Act was to be used to help pay the costs of defending and protecting the American frontier near the Appalachian Mountains (10,000 troops were to be stationed on the American frontier for this purpose).
What happened in the colonies that incited the 7 years war?
Though the Seven Years War officially began in 1756 in Europe, hostilities had erupted two years earlier, in 1754, in America's Ohio Valley when a Virginian major of militia, George Washington, ambushed a small French detachment. This was the catalyst for the great war to come. From that moment on, both Motherlands dispatched troops, albeit not in equal numbers.
In Boston in early summer of 1765 a group of shopkeepers and artisans who called themselves _____, began preparing for agitation against the ______. As that group grew, it came to be known as the _____.
In Boston in early summer of 1765 a group of shopkeepers and artisans who called themselves The Loyal Nine, began preparing for agitation against the Stamp Act. As that group grew, it came to be known as the Sons of Liberty.
Tories
Those loyal to the King
Patrick Henry
Important voice in response basically saying no taxation without representation.
a beleaguered parliament repeals the Stamp Act in ___
1766; under pressure from colonist boycotting the orders from England.
Paul Revere
Paul Revere was one of the key figures of the revolutionary movement in New England colonies.
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was the killing of five colonists by British regulars on March 5, 1770. It was the culmination of tensions in the American colonies that had been growing since Royal troops first appeared in Massachusetts in October 1768 to enforce the heavy tax burden imposed by the Townshend Acts.
New France
A colony of France located over a vast part of North America. New France was a rival of New England for control of the fur trade and the territory. With a smaller population, New France's policy was to forge a series of alliances with the Native peoples.
New England
Territory in North America belonging to Great Britain. Densely populated, it was divided into 13 separate colonies, each with their own government. They were the rivals of New France, and the Seven Years War was the fourth conflict between the Canadian and American colonies.
Colony
Settlement founded by a Motherland. The colony is controlled by the Motherland and cannot at any time take action that might negatively impact the metropolis. Colonies can be exchanged under the terms of treaties, and are used merely to increase the power and prestige of the metropolis.
Motherland
A country that founds colonies in foreign countries for its own interests. The Motherland kept a fairly strict hold on the doings of its colonies, controlling their foreign trade, economy, diplomatic relations and political structures.
Capitulation
An agreement by which a fort and an army lay down their arms and surrender to the enemy. In exchange, the enemy agrees to uphold certain rights and privileges of the defeated opponent.
Treaty
Legal agreement between two governments to establish laws and decisions.
Guerilla Warfare
Military tactics inspired by the Native peoples. Small armed groups make hit-and-run attacks and raids along the borders, and even on enemy ground, attacking remote outposts.
Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill took place on June 17, 1775, mostly on and around Breed's Hill, during the Siege of Boston early in the American Revolutionary War. The battle is named after the adjacent Bunker Hill, which was peripherally involved in the battle and was the original objective of both colonial and British troops, but is occasionally referred to as the "Battle of Breed's Hill."
Explain the Significance of Bunker Hill.
While the result was a victory for the British, they suffered a large amount of losses: over 800 wounded and 226 killed, including a notably large number of officers. The battle is seen as an example of a Pyrrhic victory, as while their immediate objective (the capture of Bunker Hill) was achieved, the loss of nearly a third of their forces did not significantly alter the state of siege. Meanwhile, colonial forces were able to retreat and regroup in good order having suffered few casualties. Furthermore, the battle demonstrated that relatively inexperienced colonial forces were willing and able to stand up to regular army troops in a pitched battle.
Jamestown was settled in ______.
1607; it was named after King James; most of the 500 died within the first few years. The London Company sent the settlers to find precious medals.
indentured servants
worked for a set period of time to pay off their Atlantic passage and then were free to start their own farms.
What were the southern colonies in early American history 13 colonies?
Virginia, Maryland, Carolina, and Georgia.
The Battle of Brandywine
of the Philadelphia Campaign of the American Revolutionary War fought on September 11, 1777, in the area surrounding Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania and the Brandywine River. The battle, which was a decisive victory for the British, left Philadelphia, the revolutionary capital, undefended. The British captured the city on September 26, beginning an occupation that would last until June 1778.
The Olive Branch Petition
A letter the delegates wrote to the King in a last attempt for peace. It assured the King that most American colonists were still loyal to Great Britain and to him.
Ethan Allen
a Vermont blacksmith who led the group of rebels, Green Mountain Boys in a the attack of Fort Ticonderoga at Lake Champlain with Benedict Arnold.
List at least 4 Causes of the American Revolution.
1) Failure of the Olive Branch Petition
2) Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold capture Fort Ticonderoga
3) British Soldiers clash with colonists in Battle of Bunker Hill
4) Publication of Thomas Paine's Common Sense
List 4 effects of the Thirteen Colonies declaring Independence.
1) Foundations laid for democratic government
2)Colonial purpose shifts from fighting for British rights to fighting for a new nation.
3) Colonist forced to choose between Patriots and loyalist causes
4) Americans set up their own government during and after the Revolution.