Articles of Confederation
What was the first constitution of the United States?
Articles of Confederation
In what year did the Constitutional Convention take place?
1787
What divides power among three branches of government?
Separation of Powers
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
Who was president during the War of 1812?
James Madison
Under the Articles, Congress could not collect __________.
Taxes
What compromise created two houses of Congress?
The Great Compromise
What system allows each branch to limit the others?
Checks and Balances
What rebellion tested Washington’s ability to enforce laws?
Whiskey Rebellion
What were two causes of the War of 1812?
Impressment of sailors, trade restrictions, British support of Native attacks
What ordinance was considered the Articles’ biggest success?
Northwest Ordinance
How did the Three-Fifths Compromise count enslaved people?
As three-fifths of a person
Which branch makes the laws?
Legislative
What did Washington warn against in his Farewell Address?
Political parties and foreign alliances
What city was burned by the British in 1814?
Washington, D.C.
Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?
The central government was too weak; it could not tax, enforce laws, or regulate trade.
Which group wanted a stronwton's Lawg central government?
Federalists
Which branch interprets the laws?
Judicial
What acts passed under John Adams limited free speech?
Alien and Sedition Acts
What treaty ended the War of 1812?
Treaty of Ghent
What rebellion in Massachusetts showed the weaknesses of the Articles?
Shays’ Rebellion
Which group opposed the Constitution until the Bill of Rights was added?
Anti-Federalists
Which branch enforces the laws?
Executive
Who made the Louisiana Purchase?
Thomas Jefferson
What major battle did Andrew Jackson win after the treaty was signed?
Battle of New Orleans