Define It
federalism
sharing of power between a central government and the states that make up the country
First document to bind the states in a common government.
Articles of Confederation
Resolution of this conflict forced the Creek to give up millions of acres in Georgia and Alabama after their defeat.
Creek War
What does Amendment V to the Constitution guarantee?
that no one can be forced to incriminate themselves.
(**right to remain silent**)
Yazoo Land Fraud
Worst Land fraud case in US history. Corrupt politicians took bribes and sold large areas of land to companies cheaply then they sold it to citizens in smaller portions but at inflated prices!
What song is Middle School and 4-5 performing at the Christmas program?
Feelin' Like Christmas
land lottery
system for distributing land created after the Yazoo Land Fraud.
*white men over 18
*Widows
*Orphans
Napoleon finally agreed to this so he could use the money to help finance his war against Britain
Louisiana Purchase
(cost 15 million dollars and was the largest expansion of US borders)
Georgians were concerned by British support for Native Americans during the War of 1812 because ________.
They were battling a Native American insurrection of their own at the time.
Which Amendment to the Constitution protects the right to keep and bear arms?
II (the second)
Arrangement in which Georgia gave up land in return for money and a promise to remove Native Americans
Compact of 1802
What was the big "surprise" on our early release day (December 19th)?
snow day
bicameral
legislature made up of TWO houses.
Upper house (Senate) equally represented by 2
Lower house based on population
Disagreement over counting slaves to determine representation of states was settled by this compromise.
Three-Fifths Compromise
(3/5 of slave population could be counted)
Who helped Andrew Jackson defeat the Upper Creek?
William McIntosh
What 3 basic rights does the First Amendment to the Constitution protect?
Religion
speech/press
right to assembly
During this conflict the British set fire to the White House, Capitol, and other government buildings.
War of 1812
Which classmate just celebrated a birthday?
Olivia
checks and balances
system where each branch of government has the power to check, or control, the actions of the other two branches to keep any one branch from becoming too powerful.
Name the 3 branches of government of the United States of America that are part of the checks and balances system.
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Where did Andrew Jackson defeated the Upper Creek
Why were the Bill of Rights written as part of the Constitution?
In order to get all states to ratify the Constitution some demanded that Amendments be made that guaranteed human rights.
Where did thousands of prospectors flock to in Georgia during the first gold rush?
Dahlonega
When is our Christmas program?
December 14th
headright
Georgia system that distributed (gave) land to men based on number of family members and slaves.
Every "head" of household had a "right" to land
Explorers that mapped territories included in the Louisiana Purchase.
Lewis and Clark
Who led the Upper Creek during the Oconee War?
Alexander McGillivray
What are the Amendments to the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
Who represented Georgia at the Constitutional Convention?
Abraham Baldwin
What is being celebrated on Friday?
Crazy Christmas Socks