Chapter 4
Why did Great Britain pass the Sugar Act, The Stamp Act, and the Townshend Act?
To pay for keeping an army in North America
Which historical figure promoted the idea that government should not establish an official church?
Thomas Jefferson
What was the original goal of the Constitutional Convention?
Revise the Articles of Confederation
Who promoted to add a bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution
James Madison
Why did France and Spain decide to help the United States?
The victory at Saratoga showed them that the United States could defeat Great Britain
Which power was given to Congress under the Articles of Confederation?
Make treaties
What was the purpose of the Federalist Paper?
To persuade Americans to ratify the Constitution
Which is the permission to look for evidence of a crime in a particular location called?
Search warrant
Why did the Continental army start recruiting free African Americans?
The British offered freedom to any slaves who fought for them.
Which factor determined whether a territory could become a state?
Total population
Which is an example of reserved power?
Creating local governments
What proposal for the structure of the U.S. Congress was created at the Constitutional Convention?
Virginia Plan
How was the Battle of Trenton important for the Continental army?
It boosted spirits and helped recruit more soldiers.
What cause inflation to occur in many states?
Printing too much paper money
Which power is granted to the president?
Vetoing bills passed by Congress
How did Alexander Hamilton's view on national policy differ from those of Thomas Jefferson?
Hamilton wanted a strong central government
How did Thomas Jefferson use John Locke’s ideal of the social contract to justify declaring independence?
Since King George III had not protected the rights of his subjects, the colonists had the right to break from his rule.
Why did Shays and his men shut down the courts in Massachusetts?
To prevent their land from being sold
Which civic responsibility is the most important?
Voting in election
Why did some southern states disagree with Hamilton's plan for paying off the money that States owed after the Revolutionary war?
it was unfair to states that did not have many debts