Burning Issues
Wealth, Religion, Expand Empires, Claim new lands, Search for the Northwest Passage
What are Reasons for Exploration?
The author of the Declaration of Independence
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
This British document, signed in 1215, limited the King’s power and established the rule of law
What was the Magna Carta?
The principle that each branch of government has its own responsibilities; keep one branch from gaining too much power
What is Separation of Powers?
“Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness” God given, cannot be taken away
What are unalienable rights?
This was a major complaint and slogan used by the colonists, in regards to the actions of the British Parliament and King
What was “No Taxation Without Representation”?
The year that the Declaration of Independence was signed
What is 1776?
1620, Plymouth, the Pilgrims established this document as a form of self-government
What was the Mayflower Compact?
The belief that people are in control of the government and have the right to vote for laws and government representation
What is popular sovereignty?
The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution
What are the Bill of Rights?
Rocky soil, cold climate, harbors/ports, fishing, whaling,lumber, shipbuilding
What were the New England colonies?
Military commander during the American Revolution, 1st President of the United States, warned against permanent foreign alliances and creating political parties
Who was George Washington?
Our first plan of government, Weak; Only legislative branch, no power to enforce laws, government could not regulate trade
What were the Articles of Confederation?
The idea that each branch of government exercises some control over the others, to ensure there is no abuse of power
What is checks and balances?
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and to petition the government
What is the First Amendment?
Issue between South Carolina and President Andrew Jackson over the right of a state to overturn a federal law
What was the Nullification Crisis?
The year the U.S. Constitution was adopted
What is 1787?
These were written and distributed to persuade readers to support the ratification of the U.S. Constitution
What were the Federalist Papers?
The belief that power is shared/divided between the national and state governments; (Powers not delegated are reserved to the states)
What is Federalism?
Right to a fair, speedy, and public trial (accused of a crime)
What is the Sixth Amendment?
The two issues that led the Confederacy to secede from the United States
What are Slavery and States’ Rights?
The dates of the U.S. Civil War from beginning until the end
What is 1861-1865?
The first written constitution that expanded voting rights to non-church members
What was the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?
The idea that voters hold the power; people elect representatives to govern on their behalf
What is Republicanism?
This constitutional amendment banned slavery in the United States
What is the 13th Amendment?