Revolution and Declaration
What was the Boston Tea Party?
Sons of Liberty dressed as Mohawk Indians and dumped tea overboard from British Ships
What was Shays' Rebellion?
What "Check" can the President use against Congress making a law?
Veto
Thomas Jefferson's famous land deal
Louisiana Purchase
When did the War of 1812 start?
1812
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What are Natural Rights?
Rights you have at birth that cannot be taken away.
True or False: Shays Rebellion was the first indication that something was wrong with the Articles of Confederation?
False, they knew for a long time. Valley Forge, for instance.
How does the First Amendment freedom of Religion relate to Religious Wars in Europe?
The Founders didn't want people in the United States to die over religion.
How did the Louisiana Purchase affect the land area of the United States?
Doubled it.
Which Missouri Compromise balanced Congress by admitting Missouri and Maine at the same time?
1st Missouri Compromise
How does the Boston Port Act relate to the Boston Tea Party?
It was a punishment to close the port until the tea was paid for.
How did Shays' Rebellion affect the New Government?
They knew finally that they had to do something about the Articles of Confederation.
How is the Constitution like a rule book?
It contains the framework for the government, but no laws or rights.
How did Louis and Clark's exploration of the Louisiana Territory aid new settlers?
They mapped everything and gave descriptions of the area.
How did the Battle of New Orleans affect the outcome of the War of 1812?
It didn't. It happened after it was over.
What was the Massachusetts Government Act?
It closed down the Massachusetts Government and appointed a royal government instead.
One thing the Constitutional Convention agreed on was Separation of Powers into _______ ________ __ ________
Three Branches of Government
How does the 4th Amendment represent limited government?
The police have to have reasons and permission to violate privacy.
The Louisiana Purchase was done using the Elastic Clause. What is the other name for this clause?
Necessary and Proper
What are the "sections" in Sectionalism?
North, South, West
How did the Declaration of Independence help the United States to be recognized as a sovereign nation?
It contained all the grievances and was sent all over the world.
The Virginia Plan wanted big states to have more power and the New Jersey Plan wanted states to have equal power. What was The Great Compromise?
A bicameral legislature with one house having population representatives and one house having equal representatives.
What type of government has states that are united under another, higher level of government?
Federalism
What is the military reason that Jefferson wanted to buy New Orleans?
To control the Mississippi
What did the Monroe Doctrine hope to prevent?
Europe interfering with the Americas/Expanding their holdings here.