Constitutional Convention
The leader of the Constitutional Convention.
George Washington
The right to free speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
1st Amendment
No chief executive is a....
Weakness of the AOC
His Secretary of State
Thomas Jefferson
The Political Party he was from
Federalist Party
The "Father of the Constitution"
James Madison
The right to bear arms
2nd Amendment
This event showed a weakness in the AOC because the National government was unable to send troops to stop an uprising.
Shays' Rebellion
His Secretary of Treasury
Alexander Hamilton
His Vice President & His Political Party
TJ- Democratic-Republican
The location of the Constitutional Convention
Philly, Pennsylvania
No unreasonable search or seizure
4th Amendment
This showed a weakness in the AOC because the could not get enough votes to become a state.
Lost State of Franklin
His letter to the nation warning them about political parties, foreign alliances, and war
Farewell Address
An event where he sent over 3 diplomat to negotiate with the French- unsuccessful
XYZ Affair
A plan proposed that favored state representation in Congress by population.
The Virginia Plan
In criminal cases, the right to a speedy, public trial by jury
6th Amendment
Unable to tax under AOC, this law was passed to divide and sell land.
Land Ordinance of 1785
An uprising in PA when farmers were upset about national tariffs and Washington shut it down.
Whiskey Rebellion
Laws he passed due to fear of war with the French
The Alien and Sedition Acts
A plan proposed that favored state representation in Congress be equal.
New Jersey Plan
You have rights that are not listed in the Constitution.
9th Amendment
This was a law that provided details for adding new states to the U.S.
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
An example that future leaders look up to and follow. Washington set many.
Precedents
The 1st governor of Tennessee
John Sevier