3.1
What conflict started due to the French invading the Ohio River Valley territory?
The Seven Years' War
Explain salutary neglect.
Colonists viewed themselves as slightly independent of British rule and parliament since Britain often let them do what was necessary for success without always checking in across the Atlantic.
What allowed Washington to win back New Jersey from the British?
Crossed Delaware River, ambushed them on Christmas Eve.
Explain the bicameral legislative branch.
House - based on state population
Senate - equal representation
What clause in the Constitution did Hamilton use to help create the first National Bank?
The Necessary and Proper Clause.
What was the name of the colonial government created during the Seven Years' War?
The Albany Plan of Union.
Identify the new Parliamentary laws that created new restrictions for British American colonists.
Sugar Act
Currency Act
Stamp Act
Townshend Acts
Tea Act
Coercive Acts
Quebec Act
After France joins Revolution as an ally, they will be the first country to do what?
Recognize the colonies as independent, send troops to Continental Army, approve trade rights with US.
What is federalism?
The national government sharing powers with the individual state governments.
How did Hamilton use the Necessary and Proper Clause to create the first US National Bank?
Constitution allows for the federal government to create any law that is deemed "necessary and proper" for the advancement of itself and its citizens.
Britain will win the Seven Years' War and earn more territory back from the French, but this will prohibit settlers from expanding.
Proclamation of 1763.
Explain the difference between Patriots and Loyalists.
Patriots were in favor of gaining independence fully away from Great Britain while Loyalists were dissatisfied but still wanting to be a subject of the Crown.
What were the effects of the Treaty of Paris?
US recognized as free and sovereign states
US given all territory from 13 colonies to Mississippi River, south of Canada.
Why did the colonists fight for three separate branches and separation of powers?
Scared of creating a government that was much like the British monarchy - scared of one branch having too much control over the country/its people.
What was the first capital of the US and where did it move to?
Philadelphia -> Washington City (DC)
What two British policies taken against colonists were incredibly unpopular during the Seven Years' War?
Impressment and quartering.
Explain the significance of Dunmore's Proclamation.
Britain gained massive amounts of once slaves into their army by promising freedom once the Revolutionary War was over.
What was the first federal government called and what were its weaknesses?
Lacked central authority, states all had way more power and could do what they wanted
Could not tax, could not raise army, could not print money, etc.
What was promised to Antifederalists that ultimately ended up getting the Constitution ratified by all 13 colonies?
The creation of a Bill of Rights.
What was the significance of the Whiskey Rebellion?
Proved the federal government was still the ultimate force in the country - able to send militia to shut down uprisings due to high taxes
Why did the British need money after the Seven Years' War more than ever before?
Costs of war, costs of running colonies, money needed to settle debts
Where did Native Americans fall in the Revolutionary War and why?
Mostly sided with British or attempted neutrality
Viewed Americans (really, both) as a threat
Explain the significance of Shays's Rebellion.
Farmers attacking national barracks for guns and ammo because federal government was not helping with debt relief (because it couldn't!)
Led to the new Constitutional Convention and the ultimate end to the Articles of Confederation.
What happened to slaves and women post-Revolutionary War?
Some slaves were freed but had hard time finding jobs/wages elsewhere. Most stayed slaves.
Women not rewarded in Constitution, but some broke barriers by seeking education and earning money - most asked to follow values of republican motherhood.
What was significant about the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions?
Both were examples of state governments standing up against the national government - enforced 10th Amendment (states have all powers that national government does not)