Constitutional Era 1
Which amendment protects against quartering soldiers?
Third
Which year was the Constitution written?
1787
Who was the hero of the battle of New Orleans?
Andrew Jackson
What did the Louisiana Purchase do?
Double the size of the US
What were the 2 original political parties?
Federalists & Democratic-Republicans
Americans are free to worship how they choose. What amendment does this go with?
First
What writings helped convince Americans to support the Constitution?
The Federalist Papers (Essays)
Who was the father of the Constitution?
James Madison
What did Marbury v Madison establish?
judicial review
What led to the War of 1812?
impressment
What does bicameral mean?
2 houses
What was the very first government in the US after we gained independence in 1776?
Articles of Confederation
Who urged Americans to stay neutral & not get involved in alliances with other countries?
George Washington
Explain the Monroe Doctrine.
stated that Europe could not interfere in the Western Hemisphere
Write 2 things that describe a Democratic-Republican.
want stronger state governments
strict interpretation of Constitution
against national bank
Americans are free to worship however they choose. Which amendment protects this right?
First
Explain the Virginia & New Jersey Plans
Virginia - large states, proportional representation
New Jersey - small states, equal representation
Write 2 things that Anti-federalists thought.
support weaker government
did not like the constitution
wanted the bill of rights
What established the federal court system?
Judiciary Act
Disagreements over what led to the first political parties?
power of the federal government
The senate has _______ representation, while the House of Representatives has proportional representation (based on population).
Equal
How was it decided to count slaves toward the total population?
Count 3 out of every 5 slaves
Out of the list, which would NOT describe a federalist?
1. wanted a strong national government
2. opposed the national bank
3. supported merchants
4. loose interpretation of the constitution
2. opposed the national bank
This made it hard to criticize the government.
Alien & Sedition Acts
Which of the following set up a process for territories to become states?
A. Alien & Sedition Acts
B. Northwest Ordinance
C. Mayflower Compact
Northwest Ordinance