Vocabulary
Geography
Articles of Confederation
Constitutional Convention
U.S. Government
100
How are ways in which people get remunerated?
Answers may vary - remuneration: money or gifts offered as payment for work/service
100
Which law allowed a territory in the west to divide land into tiny sections up for auction?
Northwest Ordinance
100
When did the AOC go into effect in the U.S.?
AOC were ratified in February, 1781.
100
Provide difference and similarities between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists
100
What are the 3 branches of government?
Executive Branch- President & Cabinet
Legislative Branch - Congress [House & Senate]
Judicial Branch- Courts
200
Provide 2 synonyms for the word outlaw or mitigate.
outlaw: ban, prohibit, forbid
mitigate: alleviate, diminish, ease, reduce, lighten
200
What was the requirement for territories to become "official states" in the government?
Land with 60,000 residents (population) or more could apply for statehood to receive a vote in Congress.
200
Why were the Articles of Confederation so 'lenient' with people?
200
Main difference between the Virginia and New Jersey Plans
200
Explain the concept of 'rule of law'
Rule of law is a principle that says ALL people are EQUALLY bound by law - nobody is above the law.
300
Which vocabulary word could be used as the title for the picture below?
Manumission
300
In 1800, the government offered a deal to men who wanted to purchase land on the west.
-What was the name of this law?
-What did the deal consist of?
-Why was the government interested in letting men purchase land?
The Land Act of 1800 allowed men to purchase land and pay over the span of 20-30 years (having payment plans) but with the condition that men would buy at least 320 acres of land.
The government felt the need to help citizens after the war to win popularity. Also, the government wanted to collect money to use and selling land was a 'safe way' to ear money. Lastly, it was important to keep Spain out of the region.
300
List out the strengths of the Articles of Confederation
- Congress could declare war, and start an army and navy.
- National government could make peace with other nations and sign treaties.
- National government organized a post office.
- All states counted/were represented.
300
Why was the Bill of Rights not included at first when the Constitution was ratified? Why was the Bill of Rights added later on?
300
Explain the 10 Amendment
400
Is this an example of 'federalism'? Yes or No, Why.
Yes, this is an example of federalism were both state and national governments are important- they work together amicably. Federalism means that states and national government share certain duties, responsibilities and powers.
400
Describe your findings on this map: what is this map displaying? what time period is the map showing? why is this map important?
This map shows the political division (territory loss/gain) after the American Revolution. The U.S. won the war, thus more land. In the solid red we have the 13 original states who became independent; on the light red we have the addition of territory to the union that was not yet considered 'state'. The yellow shows the neighboring country Spain whom we shared a big border on the west.
400
List out the weaknesses of the AOC
- No central leadership (executive branch)
- Congress had no power to enforce its laws.
- Congress had no power to tax.
- Congress had no power to regulate trade.
- No national court system (judicial branch)
- Changes to the Articles required unanimous vote from all 13 states.
400
What did the 'Great Compromise' fix? What was the solution?
400
What are the 4 principles of our Constitution?
500
How is a confederation different from a federal republic?
In a federal system of government, there is a strong central government. In a confederation, the central government is weak - states making up the confederation are the ones with all the power.
500
Based on this map and what you have learned in Unit 5, what could be future challenges for the people living that time period? Predict how this map could change in the next couple units.
500
What did Shay's Rebellion show about the AOC? - Be as specific as you can.
Shays' Rebellion was a series of violent uprisings in Massachusetts in response to an economic crisis originated from the inability to collect taxes. The state government increased efforts to collect taxes, including veterans from the American Revolution who had not yet been compensated/remunerated for their service.
500
What did the 3/5 Compromise solve? What harm could be traced throughout history?
500
What are implied powers? What are enumerated powers?
Why do Congress need them?