Roots of Conflict
What war was sparked by competition for territory between European forces in North America? Name the War and the two European forces within it.
French and Indian War
France (Native Americans) and Britain
Who suggested the Albany Plan of Union? Was it accepted or rejected?
Benjamin Franklin
It was rejected but set up a principle for setting up our future revolutionary congress with a council of representative deciding on matters
Why were the Articles of Confederation created to be weak?
To prevent tyranny and maintain individual state powers
What does the federalist party believe in? Give me a historical figure that is a federalist.
Strong central government, loose interpretation of the constitution, Pro-British foreign policy
Hamilton, Washington, Adams
What publication outlined Britain as tyrannical and oppressive and argued for American independence?
Thomas Paine's Common Sense
Which act, passed in 1765, imposed a direct tax on the colonies for the first time?
The Stamp Act
How did colonial perspectives on British authority change after 1763?
Colonists began to view British control as oppressive and unjust.
What significant legislation established a procedure for admitting new states to the Union?
What does the democratic-republican party believe in? Give me a historical figure that is a democratic-republican.
Does not like the national bank, strict interpretation of the constitution, typically southern, and believes in individual/states rights rather than a strong central government
Thomas Jefferson
Salutary Neglect
What was the main purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?
To limit westward expansion and reduce conflicts with Native Americans.
What was the goal of the Stamp Act Congress in 1765?
Petition Parliament to repeal the Stamp Act because taxation without representation amounted to tyranny...they wanted what they were owed as British citizens
What compromise established bicameral legislature during the constitutional convention?
The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)
Give me one specific proposal within Alexander Hamilton's financial plan.
1. Assumption of State Debt
2. Creation of National Bank
3. Excise tax to pay debt (whiskey tax)
Which rebellion highlighted the tensions between Colonists and Native Americans after the French and Indian War?
Pontiac's Rebellion
War increased Britain's debt, leading to new taxes imposed on the colonies.
Organized boycotts of British Goods
What was the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To protect citizen's rights form government infringement.
In order to pass Hamilton's financial plan, what agreement is made?
NY hands over land to become Washington D.C.
What two components led to the Great Compromise?
The Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan
What area was highly disputed in the French and Indian War?
Ohio River Valley/Great Lakes Area
In what ways did the American Revolution change the concept of governance in the colonies? Draw from Enlightenment thinking.
Emergence of self-rule and independence from British authority along with ideas that challenged the oppressive government imposed on colonists. Moved to ideas of social contract and natural rights.
What did Shays' Rebellion highlight? Be specific.
Weakness in Articles of Confederation: Specifically the weak centralized government, lack of national defense and lack of president
What is the name of the woman that pushed for even more expanded role for women's rights in education?
Judith Sargent Murray
Explain what the concept of Republican Motherhood was.
Women were expected to educate their children, especially male children, on how to be good citizens and what republicanism is and this must be done through women being educated themselves