American Revolution
This battle gave the Patriots confidence they could hold their own to the British
Bunker Hill
The main problem with the Articles of Confederation was
States had more power/central gov't too weak
Which event showed that the Government would stand up to the states as the ultimate authority?
Whiskey Rebellion
EOGF characterized by 3 words...
Peace Pride Prosperity/Progress
3 reasons for moving west
Resources, fur trade, lure of the frontier, population density
The British marched on Lexington and Concord for what specific reason?
seize militia weapons
This event highlighted the weaknesses of the AOC as it showed that the National Gov't couldn't help states with a problem
Shays Rebellion
Under Adams, the Alien and Sedition Acts were controversial why?
Cancelled free speech; made it illegal to criticize the government
What did the Monore Doctrine do?
Western Hemisphere off-limits to European colonization
Disagreed with Mexican law (no slaves)
The colonists considered this event to be the last straw, pushing them to revolution
British closing Boston Harbor following Boston Tea Party
The Great Compromise created...
Bi-Cameral Legislature; House based on Population and Senate based on equal per state
What was the significance of the Election of 1800
It was a tie, went to the H.O.R. for a vote; marked the first time one political party replaced the other in power
Define the Corrupt Bargain
Election of 1824: No majority electoral vote; went to the House; Clay made JQA President in exchange for job of Sec. of State
What territories did we acquire from the Mex-Am War
Mexican Cession, Gadsden Purchase
The Battle of Saratoga was a major turning point because
Brought European Aid
What was the main issue the Anti-Federalists had against the Constitution?
Didn't guarantee individual rights/central gov't too strong
Marbury v. Madison established Judicial review, which gives the Supreme Court what power
Declare acts of Congress unconstitutional
What was the Nullification Crisis?
SC threatened to secede; wanted to nullify a federal law
Why were Northern Abolitionists against the Mex Am War
New states could become slave states
What was the purpose of the 2nd Continental Congress? Hint: 3 things
Create Continental Army, OBP, Dec. of Independence
What was the purpose of the NW Ordinance of 1787
Created laws for the NW territory and how states were made; protected civil liberties, public education, no slaves
Washington warned us of these 4 things in his farewell address
Political Parties, debt, unity, foreign alliances
Describe the Missouri Compromise
Maine free state, Missouri slave state, 36-30 line
The Alamo and San Jacinto compare to what Am. Rev battles and why
Bunker Hill and Trenton