Important People
who is considered the father of the constitution?
James Madison
a refusal to buy goods
boycott
What was one Act instituted by the British and what was the colonial response?
1. Proclamation Act of 1763
2. Quartering Act of 1765
3. Sugar Act of 1764
4. Stamp Act of 1765
5. Declaratory Act of 1766
6. Townshend Acts of 1767
7. Writs of Assistance
Who created this photo?
Benjamin Franklin
"it may be a reflection of human nature, that such devices should be necessary to control the abuses of government. But what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature? If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary."
Who wrote this quote?
James Madison from the Federalist paper 51
Who famously said "Give me Liberty or Give me Death"?
Patrick Henry
Who wanted to separate from the church
pilgrims
What is one way foreign aid helped the Americans defeat Britain in the Revolutionary war?
Generals came and helped train soldiers, Money and weapons, The French supplied troops and a navy that would help break the British Naval Blockade
What does the snake represent?
The snake represents the colonies
"it may be a reflection of human nature, that such devices should be necessary to control the abuses of government. But what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature? If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary." -James Madison
What is this quote from?
The Federalist Paper 51, which were a series of essays written by John Jay, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton to try to convince the country to ratify the constitution.
Who granted the charter to establish the Virginia Colony?
King James I
who wanted to purify the church
Puritans
What lessons did the Great Awakening and Enlightenment teach colonists?
Great Awakening encouraged ideas of individualism worth and equality and the ideas of challenging authority. Enlightenment taught the people that they had rights to life, Liberty, and property and that governments should protect these rights.
Why is the snake separated?
"it may be a reflection of human nature, that such devices should be necessary to control the abuses of government. But what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature? If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary." -James Madison
Why is the author concerned about controlling the government?
He's trying to calm the fear of the American people that a strong Central Government will become Tyrannical
Who was a famous Puritan Minister of the Great Awakening, who gave his famous sermon "Sinners in the hands of an angry God"?
Jonathan Edwards
The turning point in the American War for Independence
Battle of Saratoga
What was one weakness to the Articles of Confederation that led to Shay's rebellion? How might a situation like Shay's rebellion be handled now under the constitution?
The weakness that led to Shay's rebellion was congresses inability to collect taxes from the states. This led to Congress not being able to fund an army. Under the constitution the government now had the power to enforce laws and collect taxes, meaning it could fund an army to put down rebellions.
This poster was created during the Albany Plan of the Union. When did it reappear?
During the Revolutionary War.
What were the Federalist Paper 51 and who wrote them?
Series of essays to convince the country to ratify the constitution, written by John Jay, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton
Who was the author of Common Sense?
Thomas Paine
The political system in which a king allows nobles or lords to use lands that belong to him
Feudalism
Why was Triangle Trade so important to the growth of New England's economy? Now that America is independent, how could New England's trade be affected?
Triangle Trade was so important due to the fact that New England had land that was not able to be massively farmed. This led to the use of the ocean to make money. Now that they are independent, not only do they need to compete with Britain on the ocean, they also need to protect themselves. Britain's navy was feared worldwide while America is still new to the world scene.
What is the meaning of this poster?
It was created as propaganda. The meaning was to get the colonies to come together to fight alongside the British during the French and Indian war. Join or die represents the fact that if colonies do not join, the French could win and their lives would be in jeopardy.
"it may be a reflection of human nature, that such devices should be necessary to control the abuses of government. But what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature? If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary." -James Madison
What is the author trying to explain when talking about angels?
James Madison is comparing humans to angels. He is stating how checks and balances are necessary and how they will make sure the government does not become Tyrannical. Angels are perfect