Exploration and Colonization
These colonies were known for abundant forests, a cool climate, rocky soil, and good harbors.
Northern colonies / New England
These British laws were a direct response to the Boston Tea Party
The Intolerable Acts
This was America's first government after independence from Britain, that was eventually replaced by the Constitution.
The Articles of Confederation
This was the capturing of American sailors, and forcing them to work in another country's navy.
This was the first written constitution in the American colonies.
The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
These colonies were known for cash crops grown on plantations, a warm climate, and slavery.
The Southern Colonies
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are examples of _____________________ .
Unalienable rights
This law forbid slavery, encouraged public schools, and allowed for the orderly admission of new states.
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787.
In this speech, Washington warned Americans to stay out of foreign alliances, and to avoid political parties
Washington's Farewell Address
This was the first legislative assembly in the colonies.
The Virginia House of Burgesses
This was the British policy of letting the colonies govern themselves
Salutary neglect
This law angered the colonists because it kept them from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains
This created two legislative houses: one based on state population, and the other equal for all states.
The Great Compromise
Hamilton's financial plan included establishing one of these, which was not listed in the Constitution.
A national bank
When this armed uprising was suppressed, it proved that the federal government had the power to enforce its laws.
The Whiskey Rebellion
This was the main purpose of the French colonies in America.
This battle was the turning point of the American Revolution, because it convinced France to help the colonists.
The Battle of Saratoga
This party favored cities, wealthy merchants and businessmen, and believed that the Constitution was enough to protect individual rights
The Federalists
Jefferson was a member of this party that favored farmers, strong state government, and a strict interpretation of the Constitution.
Democratic-Republican Party
This the Supreme Court's power to declare a law or act of Congress unconstitutional.
Judicial review
This colony was a safe haven for Catholics.
Maryland
The Declaration of Independence mentions that any government needs to have the __________________ .
Consent of the governed
Powers and rights that are NOT listed in the Constitution are known as _____________________ .
Implied, or unenumerated rights.
One of the effects of this was increased domestic manufacturing.
The War of 1812
This important case greatly increased the power of the Supreme Court by giving it the power to interpret legislation.
Marbury vs. Madison