1754-1775
Name 3 events that led to American colonists' wanting independence.
Examples: Boston Massacre, Intolerable Acts, Tea Act, Boston Tea Party, etc.
Which Enlightenment philosopher most directly influenced the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke
Why did Federalists and Antifederalists disagree?
Federalists wanted a strong national government, Antifederalists wanted strong states rights and individual liberties.
Why did we get such a good deal on the Louisiana Purchase?
Napoleon needed to raise cash for war in Europe
What piece of land was the French and Indian War fought over?
The Ohio River Valley
What was the idea that colonists had representation in Parliament because there were transatlantic merchants and West Indian sugar planters as members?
Virtual representation
What was the impact of Shays's rebellion?
It proved the Articles of Confederation were too weak and that the US needed a new form of government.
What was the significance of the Whiskey Rebellion?
Washington admin successfully dealt with the rebellion, showing that the new government functioned better than it did during Shays's rebellion.
What was the significance of the Alien and Sedition Acts?
Adams prohibited criticism of the government. It violated the Bill of Rights.
Assume states' debts and establish a National Bank. We were BROKE after the Revolutionary War
Why did taxation anger the colonists?
They had no representation in Parliament, and had no say in their own future.
Name 3 key battles of the Revolutionary War.
Examples: Lexington, Concord, Bunker Hill, Saratoga, Yorktown
Name 1 of each of the following:
- A precedent Washington set
- A message from Washington's farewell address
Examples: 2 terms, making a cabinet, no 'titles'
Avoid partisan fighting/avoid European affairs
Why was Jefferson a hypocrite?
What was Republican Motherhood?
The concept that women had the crucial role of teaching their children the values of liberty and citizenship from the home
What was the Albany Plan of Union?
This plan proposed one general government be formed in America that includes all of the colonies to help the British counter French Expansion.
What was the significance of the Northwest Ordinance?
It created a method for admitting new states into the Union.
What was the purpose of the 3/5 compromise?
It established how much slaves would count towards House representation. It created a delicate balance between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions.
What was the XYZ affair?
French agents tried to extort American negotiators, nearly leading to war and embarrassing the Adams administration.
Why did Thomas Jefferson call the election of 1800 a second revolution?
Because it saw the peaceful transfer of power from Federalists to Democratic-Republicans.
Describe the impact of the Proclamation of 1763.
Colonists felt angry after helping British beat France and faced postwar taxation.
Why do some scholars argue the revolution wasn't really "revolutionary?"
Because aside from landowning white men, most people's lives were unchanged and still had no say in government.
Describe the Great Compromise.
Small states and big states wanted different types of representation, so we created a bicameral legislature (Senate has equal rep, House is proportional to population)
Explain the significance of the Marbury v. Madison case.
It established judicial review, which gives the Supreme Court the power to evaluate the constitutionality of laws and decision-making
What's Mr. Salazar's favorite song from Hamilton?
Non-Stop