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The Pre-Revolutionary Period and the Roots of the American Political Tradition
The Pre-Revolutionary Period and the Roots of the American Political Tradition
Who was the person who believe everyone has a right to life, liberty, and property?
John Locke
What group of people was the right to vote limited to?
It was limited to white men and that had property.
What are the three branches of government in the checks and balances?
Judicial, Executive, and Legislative.
How many states are required to ratify a document?
Nine of the Thirteen states are required.
How many times has the constitution been amended?
Twenty-seven times.
What was the purpose of the Stamps Act?
It required that almost all paper goods have a stamp placed on them.
Who led the march to a local courthouse demanding relief.
Daniel Shays led the march.
What did the New Jersey plan call for?
It called for a unicameral legislature with one house and each state would have one vote.
On the question of ratification, what was the two groups that the citizens quickly separated into?
Federalists and Anti-Federalists.
In 1791, how many amendments were added to the constitution to become known as the Bill of Rights?
The First Ten Amendments.
what is the date when congress declared American Independence from Britain?
July 2, 1776
When was the final draft of the articles of confederation accepted?
It was accepted in November 1777.
What is the three fifths compromise?
Each slave was counted as 3/5ths of a person for representation purposes.
Who were the three people who wrote a series of essays in 1787, arguing for a strong federal government?
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay.
What amendments were ratified at the end of the Civil War?
Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments were ratified.
What began when a group of colonists became convinced that the king was abusing them and depriving them of their rights?
The American Revolution began.
What currency was largely worthless and people were reluctant to use.
It was called The Continental.
How is power divided in a federal system?
Power is divided between the federal government and the state government.
Who were the people that carried on a lively correspondence regarding the ratification of the constitution?
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.
For how long has the constitution remained in effect?
225 Years