This was the document that created the very first form of government during the American Revolution
The Articles of Confederation
What is the overall purpose of the Bill of Rights?
protect the rights of people from the government
Under the Constitution, the power to govern is derived from the people - under the AOC, the power to govern was derived from what?
The States
Who were the three authors of the Federalist Papers?
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay
Who or what group of people are part of each branch of government?
Legislative: Congress Executive: President Judicial: Supreme Court
Of the three European powers (England, Spain, & France) who staked their claim in North America, which country had the best relationship with Native Americans?
France
Why is the Boston Tea Party an important event in history?
Because it was one of the events that led to the American revolution.
This man became the leader of the Continental Army
George Washington
Created in 1776 by Thomas Jefferson - wrote that all men are created equal and the colonies should break away from Britain
Declaration of Independence
TRUE OR FALSE The Virginia House of Burgesses was the first legislative body or structure of government in the 13 colonies
TRUE
This conflict occurred prior to the American Revolution and is also referred to as the Seven Years War
French and Indian War
On this date, the Declaration of Independence was signed and the 13 colonies officially declared independence from England
July 4th, 1776
When delegates met at the Annapolis Convention in 1786, what were they planning on doing with the AOC?
Planning to reform or change the AOC
TRUE or FALSE: Alexander Hamilton wanted the US government to take on the debts of the states so the federal government could prove that it was credible/dependable
TRUE
This was the transportation of enslaved Africans to the Americas
African Slave Trade/ Atlantic Slave Trade
This founding father was a Democratic-Republican, wrote the Declaration of Independence, and was Secretary of State under Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Which colonial region had: Widespread use of Slavery
Southern
Bristish policy in early 1700s which allowed the colonies virtual self-rule as long as Great Britain was gaining economically
Salutary Neglect
This phrase/term was created to make sure that no branch of government was more powerful than another
Checks and Balances
Of the three branches of government, which one has the right to declare war?
Legislative/Congress
At the Constitutional Convention, what was the reason for the conflict between states with large populations and states with small populations?
representation in congress
Which colonial region had: Cash Crops
Southern/Middle
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
TRUE OR FALSE Federalism is the system of government where there is one National Government that governs over numerous state and local governments
TRUE
These were the FIRST battles fought in the American Revolutionary War
Lexington and Concord
Created in 1787, created a strong central government based on Separation of Powers and other principles
US Constitution
After this battle was fought, it became a turning point in the Revolutionary War because France joined the Continental Army
Saratoga
This was a group of men that protested and boycotted the laws/acts that the British were forcing on the colonists
The Sons of Liberty
This was the name of the British Army in the American Revolutionary War
The Redcoats
Turning point of the American Revolution. It was very important because it convinced the French to give the U.S. military support.
Battle of Saratoga
This is the system where there is one National government that governs over state and local governments
Federalism
This was one reason why the colonists were upset with England after the French and Indian War
Taxation without representation, troops staying in their homes, restricting trade with other countries
This was the third president of the United States
Thomas Jefferson
Which colonial region had: Breadbasket
Middle
What are the three branches of government that are outlined in the Constitution?
Legislative Executive Judicial
This principle in the Constitution divides authority between THREE branches of government
Separation of Powers
This was the President during the War of 1812
James Madison
This founding father was a Federalist, wrote the Federalist Papers, and was Secretary of the Treasury under Washington
Alexander Hamilton
This was the second President of the United States
John Adams
This was the first “contract” created in the 13 English colonies and it stressed the importance of self-government
The Mayflower Compact
How many British colonies were there in America from 1600s to 1770s?
There were 13 colonies in America.
What were the first TWO political party systems in the United States?
Federalists and Democratic-Republicans
1st 10 amendments of Constitution - outlines personal freedoms/rights to citizens
Bill of Rights
After the French and Indian War, this was one major negative effect it had on the colonies and it led to an increase of taxes on the colonists
The large amount of debt
Derived from the belief that all humans are entitled to life, liberty and property
Locke's Natural Rights Theory
Which colonial region had: Plantation System
Southern
TRUE OR FALSE Mercantilism was used as a way for England to force the Colonies to only trade with the British
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE Only white men who owned land could vote in Virginia’s early government, which meant that the government was truly representative
FALSE
What was the document that ended the War of 1812?
The Treaty of Ghent
This was the last plea by Loyalists, where they told England that they did not want to go to war with them
The Olive Branch Petition
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