Acts
The British attempt at ending the smuggling trade of sugar and molasses, and increasing revenue
What is the Sugar Act?
Typically named the Father of His Country, because he served as the first official president of the U.S., he assisted in the creation of the Constitution, and because he was the commander of the Continental Army in the Revolution; he was unanimously elected by the electoral college and did not pertain strictly to a political party.
Who is George Washington ?
Made up of Congress (Senate, House of Representatives), drafts proposed laws, confirms or rejects presidential nominations, has the authority to declare war, regulates interstate/foreign commerce, controls taxing and spending policies.
What is the legislative branch?
citizens may bear arms
What is amendment two?
Four internal security laws were passed by the US Congress, restricting aliens and unrestrained press, in anticipation of war with France. After the XYZ Affair, acts were passed to protect the US, mostly targeting Irish and French immigrants
What are the Alien and Sedition Acts?
British attempt at raising revenue through direct taxation of all colonial commercial papers, newspapers, pamphlets, almanacs, cards, and dice
What is the Stamp act ?
He was a prominent figure in American Independence, he was the first vice president and the 2nd president, subsequently to Washington. He was part of the Federalist party.
Who is John Adams?
Made up of the President (head of state, commander in chief, leader of federal gov), the Vice President (supports president, vice president replaces unable president, presides over US Senate and breaks ties in votes)
What is the executive branch?
right to a fair trial
What is Amendment Six?
It argued that the federal government had no right to exercise powers not given to it in the Constitution, and states should have the power to nullify unconstitutional federal laws
What was the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions ?
Allowed the British East India Company to sell more tea by giving them a tax break that made it cheaper
What is the Tea Act?
An American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first U.S. secretary of the treasury from 1789 to 1795 during the presidency of George Washington
Who is Alexander Hamilton ?
Made up of Supreme court and other federal courts, interprets the meaning of law, applies laws to individual cases, decides if laws violate the Constitution.
What is the judicial branch?
Troops can not be quartered in private homes.
What is Amendment 3?
Diplomatic conflict between France and America that led to the Quasi-war
What is the XYZ affair ?
Obliged colonies to provide housing for British troops
What is the Quartering Act?
He helped create the foundation of the US government
Who is James Madison?
The things that each branch can do to prevent the other branches from gaining too much power
What are checks and balances?
Civil cases are to be tried by jury.
What is Amendment 7?
Rebellion because of a liquor tax
What is the whiskey rebellion?
In response to colonial resistance (mostly Massachusetts or Boston)
What are the intolerable acts?
Opposed the constitution. Believed the constitution needed a section guaranteeing individual rights
Who is George Mason?
The first 10 amendments of the Constitution.
What is the Bill of Rights ?
Government shall not control religion, free speech
What is Amendment 1?
A conflict between the United States and Great Britain It was triggered by British actions that interfered with American trade and sailors, along with British support for Native American tribes who opposed American expansion
What is the War of 1812?