Federalist vs Anti Federalist
Who were the Federalists?
The Federalists were a political group in the early history of the United States that supported a strong central government and the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
What is Salutary Neglect?
Salutary neglect was a policy where Britain largely ignored enforcing strict laws and taxes on its American colonies, as long as the colonies remained loyal and kept making money for Britain.
Sojourner Truth was a activist in what field?
Slavery and Gender Equality
What are the regional differences between the North and South?
The North was industrial and anti-slavery, while the South relied on farming and slavery, leading to the Civil War.
Maine + Missouri became states
→ Anything North was a free state, while Southerners were slave states
The South saw this as unfair, because the North had more land
“Bandied on a Broken Leg” : a weak/temporary fix to the situation that they were in
What did they argue?
They thought the Articles of Confederation were too weak and wanted the U.S. Constitution to fix these problems.
Describe the Mayflower Compact
It was a simple plan for self-government where they agreed to work together to create fair laws and rules for their new colony.
How did Industrialization benefit women?
It allowed Women to work outside of their wifely duties
What advantages did the North have?
The North had more factories, a larger economy, and better transportation with more railroads and ships during the Civil War.
What was the Louisiana Purchase?
The Louisiana Purchase was when the U.S. bought a large area of land from France in 1803, nearly doubling the size of the country.
What were the Anti-Federalist Papers?
The Anti-Federalist Papers were a collection of essays written to oppose and critique the proposed U.S. Constitution.
What was the Declaration of Independence?
The Declaration of Independence was a document written in 1776 that announced the 13 American colonies were breaking away from British rule to become independent
What did the Public School Movement advocate for?
Tax payer supported system of public schools, free schooling, attendance being mandatory, and well educated teachers
Describe the Monroe Doctorine
A warning to European nations that if they moved into Latin America, the US would retaliate