VVV VOCAB!
A written plan of government.
Constitution.
What does the Bill of Rights state about Religion?
People have freedom of Religion.
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington.
True or False?
Peoples' rights are limited to those in the Constitution.
FALSE.
What was the name of the Seneca leader?
Red Jacket
War of 1812
Where the U.S fought the British.
What was the capital city of the U.S where the first President was sworn in?
New York City.
Which was NOT a goal of the United States Constitution?
A. to form a strong nation
B. to make the job of the President very powerful
C. to protect peoples' freedom
D. to improve peoples' lives
B. to make the job of the President very powerful
True or False?
The government cannot force people to house soldiers.
TRUE!
Who was Alexander Hamilton?
The secretary of the treasury. He was in charge of the nation's money!
Capital
A city where the government meets.
Big Tree is now known as what?
Geneseo.
Which is the best way to describe the constitutions of New York and the United States? In other words, what is a consitution?
plans of government that protect individual rights.
True or False?
People have protection against unfair searches and seizures.
TRUE!
Which of the following was an achievement of John Jay?
A. became chief justice of the Supreme Court
B. Publicly supported the U.S Constitution
C. helped write the NYS constitution
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Constitutional Convention
In what way did Buffalo's location help it to become a successful city?
It was on Lake Erie, so it became a trading center.
Which busy town grew up around the Genesee River?
ROCHESTER!
True or False?
After the meeting at Big Tree, the Seneca decided to not sell their land and kept it all.
If false, can you correct the statement?
FALSE.
The Seneca sold most of their land for $100,000 but kept some of it that would turn in reservations.
Why did Red Jacket and other Seneca Leaders meet with business leader in Big Tree in 1797?
People wanted to buy Seneca land in western New York.
John Jay
Chief of Justice/head judge of the supreme court.
How did the war between Britain and France affect the United States?
The British navy stopped American ships from trading with France.
What was the main cause of the War of 1812?
The British were kidnapping American sailors and interrupting trade with other nations.
Name all of the U.S capitals in order.
New York City.
Philadelphia.
Washington D.C.
Why did Utica become an important town in New York?
It was the starting point of the Genesee Road, which led to New York's western frontier.