Vocab
A colonist who stayed dedicated to England during the revolution
Loyalist
This plan stated that all states (regardless of size and population) would receive equal votes and representation in Government. *hint* *Mr. Sean's home state*
NJ Plan
This leader and general of the revolution went on to become the first president of the new nation
George Washington
He wrote "Two Treatises on Government" and believed a ruler's power came only from consent of the goverened. Protecting the rights of the people.
John Locke
The fifth article estabishes how to change the constitution through the process called:
Amendments
Freedom of speech
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A strategy of refusing to purchase goods in hopes of weakening something
Boycott
*These* are used to keep the branches of Government *mostly* equal
checks & balances
A traitor and spy for the British. In American English his name has become synonymous with being a traitor. Also, a type of eggs?
Benedict Arnold
This document, signed by King John, established the ideas of limited government and stated that a king's power was NOT absolute.
Magna Carta
When the constitution was made 9/13 states needed to confirm it. Another word for confirming is to...
Ratify
Portection against unreasonable search and seizure
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A colonist who supported the American Revolution
Patriot
Name the 3 branches of Gov
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
French Aristocrat who helped the Revolution by fighting, leading troops, gaining greater French support, and using his own fortune to aid the war.
Marquis de Lafayette
He wrote "Common Sense" which argued for democratic ideals stating that England was too far away to be ruling the Americas.
Thomas Paine
Contains the president and vice president and enforces laws.
Executive Branch
Right to bear arms (own a gun)
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Having ships surround an area so that no goods or people can pass through
Blockade
This agreement said slaves only counted at 60% of a person and was done to control the population of the south for elections
A member of the patriotic group "sons of liberty" and alerted the colonial militia about approaching British forces before Lexington & Concord. Famously (mis)quoted as shouting "THE BRITISH ARE COMING!"
Paul Revere
This guarenteed free elections and basic rights of people accused of crimes in England
English Bill of Rights
The Supreme Court is part of this branch
Judicial
Right to a trial by jury
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Style of fighting used by the continental army during the Revolution
Guerilla Warfare
James Madison's plan for America's Government that favored large states because it was based on state population
Virginia Plan
This Founding Father, killed in a duel by Aaron Burr, was the first Secretary of the Treasury and helped establish the national bank.
Alexander Hamilton
This extended the rights of commoners to give thema voice in England's Parliament
Petition of Right
House+Senate (congress). They make the laws.
Legislative Branch
Right to a speedy trial and the right to have a lawyer
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