Decision for Independence
What is the British opinions of the colonists after the French and Indian War?
They are not impressed and want more control over colonies
Who supported the English side?
Loyalists
What is the theory of small republics?
Republicanism works better with a small, non-diverse country
What were the people called who supported the Constitution?
Federalists
What did Thomas Paine argue in "Common Sense"
He argued against all kings (especially the King of England)
What were the two things America gained from the Treaty of Paris?
Independence and Western land
What were the accomplishments of the Articles of Confederation?
Wins the Revolutionary War
Dividing and Organizing Western Land (Land Ordinance of 1785 and Northwest Ordinance)
What were the unsolved problems of the constitution?
The question of a perpetual union and slavery
What are the four parts of Republicanism?
1)Government should be based on a balance between power and liberty
2)Government based on popular sovereignty
3)Independent populace
4)Virtuous populace
What were the three keys to American victory?
Creation of a Professional Army, Foreign Intervention, and Sustaining Morale
What were the dangerous policies that contributed to the State problems (which would led to the Constitution)?
Stay Laws and Paper Money Laws
What were the goals of the constitution? (3)
Create a Nation
Reduce powers of the state legislator
Figure out some solution to the problems of local interest (How to get a broader national vision)
What two fears led to the decision of Independence?
Fear of corruption of virtue and independence
Fear of conspiracy against liberty
What were the three issues with the Treaty of Paris?
Debts on both sides were recognized
Loyalists Rights and Property
Forts with British soldiers
What event confirmed the fear that the state governments were being too responsive?
Shay's Rebellion
What were the Internal Characteristics that the New Nation lacked? (4)
Common History, Common Ethnicity, Common Religion, and Infrastructure