Pre-Revolution Events
British law that required American colonies to house and supply British soldiers
Quartering Act
US current form of governance / document that outlines the structure of the US government. Replaced the original Articles of Confederation
Constitution
Opponent of the new constitution. Was afraid the constitution gave too much power to the central government they are called an...
Anti-federalist
The first president of the United States was?
George Washington
This branch is made up of our nations courts
Judicial Branch
an act of British Parliament that taxed newspapers, legal documents, and other pieces of parchment or paper passed in 1765 and repealed in 1766
Stamp Act
The first system of governance for the USA between 1777 and 1788. Known for being weak and ineffective at addressing colonists needs
Articles of Confederation
An advocate or supporter of adopting the constitution. Believed in concentration of power in a strong central/national government
Federalist
These two acts were passed quickly by congress to respond to threats made by France. In turn they lead to deportation and restricts of civil rights
Alien and Seduction Acts
This branch is made up of congress (House of Representatives and Sentate)
Legislative Branch
March 5th 1770 - confrontation between Boston patriots and British military
Boston Massacre
statement adopted by the continental congress in 1776, served as a formal statement justifying the separation from Great Britain and declaring the colonies to be independent states
Declaration of Independence
In order to get their support the antifederalists requested the adoption of 10 amendments outlining rights needed to protect citizens from government abuse, this is known as the.
Bill of Rights
Washington warned that ______________ were "sharpened by the spirit of revenge… a frightful abuse of power… this leads to a more formal and permanent cruel use of power"
Political Parties
The branch led by the president put our nations laws into effect
Executive Branch
A pamphlet that advocated for American independence from Great Britain by presenting arguments against monarchy
Common Sense by Thomas Paine
The first 10 amendments to the US constitution
Bill of Rights
Argued by the federalist they favored a division of power amongst separate branches/entities or parts of government this is called
Separation of Powers
George Washington said to avoid these or risk getting stuck in wars where our young country would struggle
Alliances
A change or addition to the constitution
Amendment
issued after the French and Indian War that prohibited American colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains
Proclamation of 1763
Enlightenment belief adopted by US that argues we have the right to alter or abolish our government if it becomes abusive
Consent of the Governed
Nick-nammed the elastic this clause gives congress the ability to pass laws that are "____________ and ____________" to the function of the government
Necessary and Proper Clause
uprising led by former MA militia member who wanted to protest the US governance under the Articles of Confederation - led to the Constitutional Convention of 1787
Shay's Rebellion
An agreement reached by mutual concession is often called reaching a...
Compromise