What Happened Immediately After The American Revolution Ended

The video explores the challenges faced by the United States after the American Revolution, including economic hardship, disorganized state governments, and the plight of loyalists. It discusses the role of Lord North and the British withdrawal, leading to the Treaty of Paris. The video also covers Evacuation Day, Washington's resignation, Shays' Rebellion, the drafting of the Constitution, and the first presidential election.

What were some of the challenges faced by the United States immediately after the American Revolution?

• Peaceful transition with no challenges

• Strong central government and no insurrections

• Economic hardship and disorganized state governments

• Economic prosperity and organized state governments

What percentage of American colonists remained loyal to the British Crown during the revolution?

• 5% to 10%

• 25% to 30%

• 15% to 20%

• 35% to 40%

Who represented the British in the peace talks in Paris?

• Lord North

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Jay

• Richard Oswald

What was the significance of Evacuation Day in the United States?

• It marked the start of the American Revolution

• It celebrated the departure of the last British troops from New York

• It was the day the Treaty of Paris was signed

• It marked the end of Shays' Rebellion

What was the main reason for Shays' Rebellion?

• High taxes imposed by the British

• Economic injustice and civil rights abuses

• Desire for independence from the United States

• Support for the Articles of Confederation

What was the primary issue with the Articles of Confederation?

• It gave too much power to the federal government

• It failed to give the federal government enough power

• It was too similar to the British system

• It was never ratified by the states

Which group was in favor of the new Constitution?

• Anti-Federalists

• Federalists

• Loyalists

• Revolutionaries

Who was unanimously elected as the first president of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams

• George Washington

What was a major change in the first presidential election under the new Constitution?

• The president was chosen by the British Crown

• Only women could vote

• The vice president was the candidate with the second-highest votes

• The election was held every two years

What document was drafted to replace the Articles of Confederation?

• The United States Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Federalist Papers