A.O.C
What was the name of the first constitution of the United States?
The Articles of Confederation
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
In what year did the Great Depression begin?
1929
What was the goal of the abolitionist movement?
To end slavery in the United States
Who was the leader of the Federalist Party?
Alexander Hamilton
Under the Articles of Confederation, which level of government held the most power, state or federal?
State governments held the most power.
On what date was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
What event is commonly seen as the start of the Great Depression?
The stock market crash occurred on Black Tuesday, October 29, 1929.
Who was a well-known formerly enslaved person who became a powerful abolitionist speaker and writer?
Frederick Douglass
What was one major difference between the Federalists and the Jeffersonian Republicans (Democratic-Republicans)?
Federalists favored a strong central government; Jeffersonians wanted stronger state governments and limited federal power.
Why did the Articles of Confederation create a weak national government?
The Founding Fathers feared a strong central government like the British monarchy and wanted to preserve the independence and sovereignty of the individual states.
What is the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
American colonies were breaking away from British rule and declaring their independence.
What were two major causes of the Great Depression?
Overproduction and underconsumption, and the collapse of the stock market.
What was the network's name that helped enslaved people escape to freedom in the North?
The Underground Railroad
What type of economy did the Federalists support, and what did the Jeffersonians support?
Federalists supported a manufacturing and trade-based economy; Jeffersonians supported an agricultural economy.
What was one major economic weakness of the government under the Articles of Confederation?
The federal government could not levy taxes; it had to request money from the states
What Enlightenment idea heavily influenced the Declaration of Independence?
The idea of natural rights—life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
How did the Great Depression affect American workers and families?
Unemployment soared, families lost their homes and savings, and many had to rely on soup kitchens and public assistance to survive.
How did the publication of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin impact the abolitionist movement?
It raised awareness and support for the abolitionist cause in the North by showing the harsh realities of slavery.
Why did Jeffersonian Republicans oppose the creation of a national bank?
They believed it was unconstitutional and gave too much power to the federal government and wealthy elites.
How did Shays's Rebellion highlight the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
It showed that the national government was too weak to maintain order
According to the Declaration of Independence, what should the people do if a government becomes destructive of their rights?
They have the right to alter or abolish it and protect their rights
What was the purpose of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal programs during the Great Depression?
To provide relief for the unemployed, promote economic recovery, and implement reforms to prevent future depressions.
Why did the abolitionist movement create tension between the North and South before the Civil War?
Because many in the South viewed abolitionism as a threat to their economic system and way of life, while Northern support for abolition increased sectional conflict and pushed the nation toward war
How did the debate between Federalists and Jeffersonians influence the interpretation of the U.S. Constitution?
Federalists supported a loose interpretation that allowed implied powers; Jeffersonians favored a strict interpretation to limit federal authority to only what was explicitly stated.