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Which battle of the American Revolution was considered a turning point?

Saratoga

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Who was the Commander of the Continental Army?

George Washington

10

What are the three branches of government?

Legislative, executive and judicial

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How do you make changes to the Constitution?

amendment process, 2/3 to propose, 3/4 to ratify

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What is the significance of 1803?

Louisiana Purchase

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What were the first two political parties?

Federalists and Democratic-Republicans

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What does judicial review mean?

The Supreme Court has the power to determine the constitutionality of laws.

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What principle did Marbury vs. Madison establish?

Judicial Review

20

What were the components of Hamilton's Financial Plan?

pay off debt, create a national bank, protective tariffs, tax on whiskey

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What impact did the Louisiana Purchase have on the U.S.

It doubled the size

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What is the significance of 1607?

Jamestown was established

5

What is the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

it was the first example of self-government

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What does the 3/5 Compromise do?

3 out of 5 slaves were counted for representation and taxation purposes

10

What does bicameral mean?

two houses

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People who opposed the ratification of the Constitution were called-

anti-federalists

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Who was the father of the Constitution?

James Madison

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