US History: TEST REVIEW

Chapter 7

• Know the chronology of the events that led to war. You should know how one event caused the next, which caused the next, and so on.
• What are the deep roots of revolution? What is mercantilism?
• What advantages did the British have at the start of the war? What about the colonists?

Chapter 8

• Pages 140-146 are VERY important.
• Don't forget to study the Declaration of Independence.
• Thomas Jefferson and George Washington's roles are important. The actual fighting of the war itself is covered only tangentially on the test.

Chapter 9

• Know the Articles of Confederation: what powers did the national government have or not have? Be prepared to give specific examples. Differences with the U.S. Constitution?
• Know the Constitution. How did the role of the national government change? Look especially close at issues such as representation, taxation, regulation of commerce, and the slave trade. Consider the difference between direct democracy in which ALL the people rule and how the Constitution ended up. Again, specific examples!
• James Madison and Alexander Hamilton are important.
• Know the Northwest Ordinance.