The Acts
Which act lowered taxes on colonist imported molasses?
The Sugar Act
What is the first sentence of the Declaration of Independence called?
The Preamble
Which branch of government did the Articles of Confederation NOT contain?
Executive Branch
Who led the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative, executive, and Judicial
In 1765, which act taxed all printed materials?
The Stamp Act
What day of the year do we celebrate the adoption of the Declaration Of Independence?
The Fourth of July
What year was the AOC adopted?
1777
Why was the Constitutional Convention held?
To address the weaknesses of the AOC.
What year was the constitution written?
1787
In 1767, which act taxed imported commodities?
The Townshend Acts
What can the people do if the government fails to protect their rights?
Abolish, alter, and or replace the government
The AOC limited the power for what group?
Congress
What did the Virginia Plan give power to?
Higher populated states
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
Bill of Rights
Who started the Sons Of Liberty and protested the Stamp Act with burning effigies?
Samuel Adams
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What was the biggest flaw of the AOC?
Lack of taxation
What was the idea of the New Jersey plan?
Equal representation for all states
What was the main compromise that solved the debate between large and small states about representation in Congress?
The Great Compromise
Who wrote the letter to Britain protesting The Townshend Acts?
John Dickinson
Which five people made up The Committee of Five?
Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Robert R, Thomas Jefferson, and Roger Sherman
What city was the Articles of Confederation established?
Philadelphia
What was the purpose of the 3/5’ths compromise?
How enslaved people would be counted for both representation
Why did the Anti-Federalists oppose the Constitution?
They worried the Constitution gave too much power to the federal government and didn't protect their individual rights