Unit 1
The trial of John Peter Zenger (a newspaper editor) established what?
Freedom of the press
Name one cause of the American Revolution
proclamation line of 1763, New taxes, violation of rights, persuasive colonial leaders
What was the significance of Shays Rebellion?
It showed how weak and flawed the Articles of Confederation Gov was
What was the effect of the whiskey rebellion?
- the government was able to demonstrate its power -the Federalist Party lost the support of the people. |
Warning to Europe to stay away from Western Hemisphere
Monroe Doctrine
The French and Indian war leads to what?
The American Revolution
Boycotting Great Britain's goods is an example of what?
Peaceful protests
Anti-federalists would only approve of the ratification of the constitution if what was added?
The bill of rights
What did Hamilton do to try and fix our nation’s debt?
-National Bank
-Whiskey Tax
Marbury v. Madison (1803) established what?
Judicial Review
What was an important goal of European mercantilism during the 1600s and 1700s?
Increasing the Mother Country's wealth
What idea is expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
If a government does not protect the people it serves, then you can get rid of it
Each branch has power over others is what?
Checks and balances
What is one of Washington's precedents?
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Putting your friends in power was an example of what?
The Spoils System
Colonial-era New England town meetings and the Virginia House of Burgesses lead to first steps towards
A Representative democracy
What is one reason the governmental power under the Articles of Confederation failed
-land disputes between states
-Cannot pay for war/debt (no tax)
-No national military
A candidate can win the Presidency without winning the popular vote is an example of Electoral college (true or false)?
true
Alien and Sedition Acts violated which amendment?
1st amendment
Are all examples of what? |
Indian Removal Act of 1830
How did the outcome of the French and Indian War (1754-1763) affect American colonists?
New taxes were imposed by Britain to pay its debts.
Name one foreign nation who helped us win the Revolutionary War
France or Prussia
The Preamble of the Constitution shows the founding fathers believed that sovereignty belonged to who?
the people
What was one main cause of the War of 1812?
British attempts to restrict US trade
Royal Navy’s kidnapping of US sailors
Sets line (36o 30’) No slavery above the line, slavery OK below the line is what?
The Missouri Compromise