Colonization
Which Country settled the United States?
Britain
Who led the Continental Army during the American Revolution?
What was the 3/5 compromise?
It was decided that three-fifths of the enslaved population would be counted for both representation in the House of Representatives.
The 3rd Amendment gives you the right to
Refuse quarters to soldiers
When the Spanish arrived to the Americas what did they come looking for?
GOLD<GOD<Glory
What type of weather/environment did middle colonies have?
Who won in the Battle of Saratoga and why was it significant?
Continental Army., and it convinced France to join the war
What does the Judicial Branch of the US do?
They interpret the Constitution and the laws
During Washington's Farewell address he told the country/leaders to avoid what two things?
No political parties and No foreign alliances
Who was the President that purchased the Louisiana territory?
Thomas Jefferson
What was the name of the first British colony?
James Town
Which French Nobleman helped train/educate the Continental army?
Marquis de Lafayette
The 3 branches of government are not all powerful. They are not able to do whatever they want because of
Checks and Balances
Marbury v. Madison, was a landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Court that established?
Judicial Review
Which founding father wrote 51 essays for the Federalist Papers.
Alexander Hamilton
What was the name of the group of people escaped religious persecution?
Pilgrims
What was the name of the Document that announced the separation of the 13 Colonies from British Rule
Declaration of Independence
The 8th Amendment protects you from
Cruel and Unusual Punishment
What did the Democratic-Republicans believe in?
What did the Federalists believe in?
Democratic-Republicans: Strong state governments, Favored agriculture (farmers), supported by common men.
Federalists: Strong central government, Favored manufacturing, commerce, and a national bank, supported by Elite.
What year did the United States become officially Independent of the British?
1783
What is the name of the first form of Representative Government in the US
Virginia House of Burgesses
What treaty officially ended the war between the US and Britain?
Treaty of Paris
Before the constitution was made we had a national form of government. This was the ....
The Articles of Confederation
The Alien and Sedation acts were controversial because they
Allowed the president to deport foreign "enemies" and criminalized "false" criticisms of the government.
What did the Great Compromise do/give us?
It gave us the Executive Branch by creating two houses to give us representatives. The Senate based on state (2) and the House of Representatives (?) based on population.