Colonial Era/ Revolution
This document was written by Pilgrims to establish a government based on majority rule.
Mayflower Compact
First 10 amendments guarantee individual freedoms
Bill of Rights
49ers were on their way to California for what reason?
Discovery of Gold
Which supreme court case stated that the Supreme Court has the right to determine whether a law violates the Constitution. It set up the principle of judicial review.
Marbury V Madison
Two generals the led opposing sides of the Civil War.
Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant
List 2 grievances of the Declaration of Independence.
No trial by jury, Kings were absolute, Quartering of troops, taxation without representation, No consent of the governed
Which government had many weaknesses and because of its failure led to the writing of the United States Constitution?
Articles of Confederation
Machine that increased production of a major cash crop, but ALSO increased slavery.
Cotton Gin
A principle of the Constitution which states that the national government and state governments can share power?
Federalism
Known as the Bloodiest Battle of Civil War
Antietam
The First Representative Government in the colonies.
House of Burgesses
What principle?
"Liberty requires that the three great departments of power should be separate and distinct."
— James Madison, Federalist No. 47
Separation of Powers
Which president dealt with the Whiskey Rebellion and how
George Washington, he sent the army to block to stop farmers
What is Popular Sovereignty
What Battle is the Start of the Civil War?
Fort Sumter
King told colonists they could not settle past this natural boundary after the French and Indian War
Proclamation Line of 1763 OR Appalachian Mountains
The three branches of government and who makes them up
Judicial (Supreme Court or judges), Legislative (Congress), and Executive (President)
System where Jackson gave his friends and supporters jobs, though they were unqualified.
Spoils System
An amendment to the Constitution that protects an accused person from having to testify against himself or herself (self-incriminiation).
Fifth Amendment
The Reconstruction Amendments.
13th- abolish slavery
14th- citizenship
15th-African American Men right to vote or hold office
Colonists felt exploited under this economic policy, which restricted trade and enriched Britain at their expense—planting the seeds of revolution.
Mercantilism
What Principle is this?
If the president uses excessive power, it is up to congress to limit what he can do.
Checks and Balances
A tariff is passed that is bad for the South and great for the North, the South tries to cancel the law, Jackson says no. The South tries to secede, Jackson uses force.
Nullification Crisis
Name 3 reform movements and what the problems/solutions were for each. (Must show ms luna the board)
Answer Varies
Which president forced several Indian Tribes to move past the mississippi river in order to expand west?
Andrew Jackson