Road to Independence/Declaration of Independence
This event, where colonists protested by dumping tea into a harbor, increased tensions with Britain.
Boston Tea Party
This rebellion by farmers showed the Articles were too weak to keep order.
Shays Rebellion
He took careful notes and helped write the Constitution. "Father of the Constitution"
James Madison
Which side believed in a strong central/federal government?
Federalists
This beginning part of the Constitution explains the purpose of the government.
The Preamble
The Declaration says all people have rights they are born with.
Life Liberty and pursuit of happiness/Natural Rights
This was a major reason the Articles of Confederation was considered too weak.
Federal/Central Government had little power
He served as President of the Constitutional Convention
George Washington
What side believed in strong states rights?
Anti Federalists
This amendment protects your right to say what you think.
The First Amendment
When was the Declaration of Independence signed and approved?
July 4 1776
Under the Articles, most of the power was held by
The States
This idea divides power between the national government and the states.
Federalism
What side wanted to introduce a Bill of Rights
Anti Federalists
How many original Articles to the Constitution are there?
7
Who is the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
This important power, needed to run the country, the Articles government couldn’t do.
Collect Taxes, Form a Military
Name 2 debates that were had at the Constitutional Convention
States Rights
Bill of Rights
Slavery
Federalism
Articles of Confederation
These were the name of pamphlets in news papers written by Hamilton, Madison, and Jay
Federalist Papers
What are the 3 Branches the Articles of the Constitution establish?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Why was the Declaration of Independence made?
To declare Independence from England and explain why
Many farmers rebelled during Shays rebellion because they were losing this due to high taxes and debt.
Land
What did the Constitutional Convention lead to the signing to?
The US Constitution
How many Federalist Papers were there?
85
This Amendment protects from unreasonable searches and seizures
4