When the American Revolution began, it looked like the colonies faced insurmountable odds. How did a ragtag band of volunteers w
ithout a proper source of funding for food and equipment manage to overcome the most powerful army and navy in the world? How did each of the following contribute to the success of the American Revolution?
• George Washington’s leadership abilities
• Geography
• Foreign assistance
• Colonists’ spirit and attitude
Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution sets three qualifications for representatives. Each representative must (1) be at least twenty-five years old, (2) have been a citizen of the United States for the past seven years, and (3) be (at the time of the election) an inhabitant of the state they represent.
