Statehood choice board vocabulary

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Why was the capture of Savannah important?

The British capture of the city led to an extended occupation and was the opening move in the British southern strategy to regain control of the rebellious Southern provinces by appealing to the relatively strong Loyalist sentiment there.

200

What were the Sons of Liberty fighting for?

The Sons of Liberty was most likely organized in the summer of 1765 as a means to protest the passing of the Stamp Act of 1765. Their motto was, “No taxation without representation.”

300

Why was the Stamp Act such a problem?

The act required the colonists to pay a tax, represented by a stamp, on various forms of papers, documents, and playing cards. It was a direct tax imposed by the British government without the approval of the colonial legislatures and was payable in hard-to-obtain British sterling, rather than colonial currency.

400

What was the aim of the group that met at Tondee's Tavern?

In Georgia, representatives were chosen to plan the colony's response to these events. This group, meeting at Tondee's Tavern on August 10, adopted a series of 8 resolutions which affirmed the colonists' loyalty to the King, but also affirmed their rights as British citizens.Aug 10, 2013

500

What was the main problem with the Articles of Confed?

Congress had not have the power to tax. Congress did not have the power to regulate foreign and interstate commerce. There was no executive branch to enforce any acts passed by Congress. There was no national court system.

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What did Abraham Baldwin believe in?

Abraham Baldwin, who represented Georgia at the Constitutional Convention, was a fervent missionary of public education. Throughout his career he combined a faith in democratic institutions with a belief that an informed citizenry was essential to the continuing wellbeing of those institutions.

200

What were the 3 major issues at the Constitution?

In May, 55 delegates came to Philadelphia, and the Constitutional Convention began. Debates erupted over representation in Congress, over slavery, and over the new executive branch.

300

What were the major questions at the Constitutional Convention?

The major debates were over representation in Congress, the powers of the president, how to elect the president (Electoral College), slave trade, and a bill of rights.

400

Why was William few important?

(June 8, 1748 – July 16, 1828) was an American Founding Father, lawyer, politician and jurist. He represented the U.S. state of Georgia at the Constitutional Convention and signed the U.S. Constitution. Few and James Gunn were the first U.S. Senators from Georgia.

500

The Great Compromise and the Representative Republic

The question was, how many representatives should be elected from each of the 13 states? The basic proposal was that states with more people should get more representatives, while states with lower populations would get fewer representations.

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What are 3 things the judicial branch does?

Federal courts enjoy the sole power to interpret the law, determine the constitutionality of the law, and apply it to individual cases.

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What did the New Jersey plan argue for?

William Paterson introduced a plan now known as the The New Jersey Plan. Mr. Paterson's plan was designed to keep an equal vote in Congress for each state, an issue that would be fought over for the next month.

300

How did the Three-fifths Compromise resolve this conflict?

Under the compromise, every enslaved American would be counted as three-fifths of a person for taxation and representation purposes. This agreement gave the Southern states more electoral power than they would have had if the enslaved population had been ignored entirely.

400

Why do we have unicameral legislature?

In a unicameral system, it is easier to achieve cooperation between executive and legislative branches. A unicameral system is more economical. A unicameral system offers greater responsibility to legislators.

500

What was the problem with the Virginia Plan?

Madison's Virginia Plan was bold and creative. Further, it established a strong central government, which most delegates supported. Nevertheless, it was rejected at the Convention by opposition from delegates representing states with small populations.

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100

Who did Casimir Pulaski fight for?

Brigadier General Count Casimir (or Kazimierz) Pulaski came from Poland to fight in the American Revolution (1775-83). Frequently hailed as the founder of the American cavalry, he served in the Continental Army from late 1777 and died during the Siege of Savannah in October 1779.

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Why did the Patriots win the war?

Perhaps the single most important reason for the patriot victory was the breadth of popular support for the Revolution. The Revolution would have failed miserably without the participation of thousands of ordinary farmers, artisans, and laborers who put themselves into the line of fire.