British Policies
Which act was passed by parliament that forced colonists to pay extra for paper products?
Stamp Act
What are the 4 sections of the declaration of Independence?
Preamble
Natural Rights
Grievances
conclusion
After declaring independence from the king the colonists were left in need of a new what?
A new government
What were the two groups arguing over the replacement of the AOC?
Federalists vs. Antifederalists
Who's ideas are most evident in the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke
What event caused the British crown to impose heavy taxes on colonists?
The French and Indian War
We know the declaration as a... ?
Break-up Letter! to the king
What were the articles of confederation?
America's First Constitution
What did Anti Federalists want to add to the constitution to protect citizens individual rights?
The bill of Rights
Which political party was originally created in opposition to slavery?
Which policy imposed by British parliament forced colonists to house soldiers in their homes?
The Quartering Act
According to John Locke, and the declaration of independence, the purpose of the government is to?
Protect people's natural rights
What did the AOC require if the colonies wanted to change or Revise them? What does it mean?
Required a UNANIMOUS vote.
Everyone must agree on the vote. 100%
“It must be by this time evident to all men...that (the Articles of Confederation) is a system so radically vicious and unsound as to admit....an entire change.”
Who made this statement? Feds or anti feds?
Federalists
What does the word 'ratify' Mean?
To approve
What was the ultimate reason why colonists finally declared their independence? Not the price, it was because....
They had no REPRESENTATION!
"For imposing taxes without our consent..."
"For depriving us, in many Cases, of the Benefits of Trial by Jury..."
"For quartering large Bodies of Armed troops among us..."
These are all examples of what?
Grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence
Which was the only branch that existed under the Articles of Confederation?
Bonus: what does that branch do?
Legislative Branch
Make Laws
“No reasonable man would want to establish a government that is unfriendly to the liberty of the people. Do not assume, gentlemen, that the advocates of this Constitution are motivated by their ambition. It is an unjust and uncharitable view."
Which argument does this support? Feds or anti?
Federalists
What are the powers of the federal/National/Central government called?
Delegated, Expressed, or Enumerated Powers
What was the name of the pamphlet that pushed colonists to declare independence?
Bonus: Who was it written by?
Common Sense by Thomas Paine
What catchphrase would the colonists chant in defiance of the British unjustly taxing them?
"No taxation without Representation!"
What was the event that fully demonstrated the weaknesses of the AOC?
Bonus: Why did this highlight the weaknesses? What would have helped stop this event?
Shays Rebellion
The creation of an ARMY
“In a country where most people live more than twelve hundred miles from the center, I don’t think one [government] body can legislate for the whole. Can such a government design a system of taxation that will be beneficial for everyone?”
Which side made this statement? Feds or Anti?
Anti Feds
Why were the anti-federalists opposed to there being a strong federal government? What were they worried about?
An abusive/tyrannical government