Road to the Constitution
Following the war this 1786 rebellion was built of veterans who led armed attacks against against Massachusetts courts to stop farm foreclosures. It showed that a central government was necessary to save the United States.
Shays Rebellion
"___________ was more Inclusive of the People. Jefferson
insisted American government drew its energy from the confidence of
reasonable and rational voters." This form of governorship included ideas: Voting as duty; The Yeoman Farmer was the Soul of America; National Government was a necessary evil.
Jefferson Republicanism
Madison's Campaign Promise
This General is known by his nickname "The Gamecock." He fought early in the war, and Cornwallis said the Gamecock was his "greatest plague."
Thomas Sumter
The British burned down the U.S. Capital but we did not let them have Bourbon St. Caused by U.S. sailors being taken prisoner and forced to work in Britain, the U.S. wanted control of all of North America.
War of 1812
Argued for by Southern States due to the high population of enslaved persons. Enslaved people counted as a certain percentage of the population when it was time to determine the amount of representatives.
The 3/5 compromise
Bore Thomas Jefferson's 6 enslaved children. She was the half sister of Jefferson's late wife. She travelled and moved around with him. Only at the age of 14 years old she gave birth to Jefferson's first enslaved child. Historians are still unsure of their relationship.
Sally Hemings
This group of political leaders argued against a Bill of Rights. Wanted a strong central government. Made up of the merchant and creditor class.
The Federalists
Francis Marion mastered ambushing British supply lines. He was also know as the __________ _________.
Swamp Fox
Joined the British in the War of 1812 near Detroit. Was raddled by William Henry Harrison.
Tecumseh
The Articles of Confederation
This Black scientist sent a letter to Jefferson so he may prove that enslaved people had intelligence. He aimed to prove Jefferson's theory wrong: that Black people lack intellectual thought.
Benjamin Banneker
Argued for a Bill of Rights. Mainly farmers and laborers. Stated that a central government would destroy the liberties of the people.
The Anti-Federalists
This famous general of the Revolutionary War ordered his troops to round up all of the enslaved people who had joined the British army and return them to their enslavers.
George Washington
Politicians who pushed for the war led by Kentucky Henry Clay.
War Hawks
This plan was drafted by James Madison. He included three branches of federal power, representation based on population, and that the national government can obligate the states with its legislation. Created a strong central government.
Virgina Plan
Thomas Jefferson came into this sale agreement in 1803 with France. It was most likely illegal as Jefferson did not have the full authority to make such a purchase.
The Louisiana Purchase
Much of the Bill of Rights did not apply until this Amendment. It was passed after the Civil War to protect the rights of previous enslaved people.
The 14th Amendment.
At this battle the British bombed a fort of the same name but the sandy soil and soft palmetto construction of the defenses meant little damage was done. The fort was renamed Fort Moultrie.
Battle of Sullivan's Island
This revolution, because it lasted so long, caused Napoleon to sell the Louisiana Territory to Thomas Jefferson so that he may fund his army. It led to a republic of previous enslaved people.
The Haiti Revolution
"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and
our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
The Preamble: 6 Promises
When Jefferson became President, he paid Restitution to those Convicted under this Act. Along side the Alien Act, this Act was created out of panic and indicted several Printers and Congressman.
The Sedition Act
The two best words to describe the general reaction to the proposal of the Bill of Rights are Ambivalent and Annoyed. People generally saw it as a waste of time.
Peoples reaction to the Bill of Rights.
John Lay and John Adams cut the French out of this peace negotiation with Great Britain. Britain agreed to recognize the 13 states as a sovereign nation. The Mississippi River will be the western boundary.
Treaty of Paris
Led by enslaved person of the same name recruited as many as 1,000 participants. The plan was to march on Richmond and kidnap the Governor. The plot was uncovered and enslaved individuals were forced to watch the rebel leaders hang. Leads to free people of color being required to leave Virginia; enslaved people were no longer to meet in groups; enslaved people could not be educated.
Gabriel's Rebellion