American Revolution
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
This rebellion showed the weakness of the Articles
Shays Rebellion
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What was the Molasses Act?
Colonies could only buy Britain molasses.
Define Minutemen
Someone who has taken an oath to be ready to fight in battle at a minute's notice.
What famous phrase refers to a government taxing its people but not empowering them with the right to vote against taxation?
“No taxation without representation”
The _____ Convention in Philadelphia addressed the weaknesses of the Articles by giving more power to the central government.
The constitutional convention
Who is known as the “father of the constitution?
James madison
Why was the Stamp Act in 1765 enforced?
Britain needs more money to pay their debt after their victory in the Seven Year War.
Define tariffs
Import taxes
Why was there tension between Britain and America leading up to the American Revolution?
Long standing disputes over political control and taxation after Seven Years War.
What would serve as the final court between disputing states?
Congress
What did the 13th Amendment do?
Made slavery illegal in the United States
What act said colonies could only buy from Britain and sell to Britain?
The Navigation Acts
Define Salutary Neglect
Let the colonies do what they wanted; Loose enforcement, little
What battle marked the beginning of open fighting in the American Revolution?
Lexington and Concord
What document did articles of confederation get replaced by?
The constitution.
Who makes up the Legislative Branch?
Senators & house of representatives (congress)
What did the Sugar Act do?
It lowered the tax on sugar but increased enforcement
Define Insurgency
An armed rebellion supported by a large group of people.
What pamphlet convinced American colonists that independence from Great Britain was not only necessary but inevitable?
Common sense by Thomas Paine
What were the AOC’s 2 MAJOR achievements?
Brought Revolutionary war to a close; Developed plan for governing Western land.
What are the 3 parts of the constitution
preamble, the 7 articles and the 27 amendments
What was the Declaratory Act?
It was an act that reaffirmed Britain's right to tax in the future.
Define Bicameral
A system of government where the legislature is divided into two separate chambers or houses