Early Colonial
What was the policy that allowed the colonies to be self governing?
Salutary Neglect
Who was the general of the American army during the American Revolution
Georgie Washington
What was the name of the first form of written government for the new US?
Articles of Confederation
Name all 3 branches of the Constitution
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Which amendments of the Constitution are considered the Bill of Rights?
The First 10
Who was the target of tarring and feathering
British Loyalists and Tax Collectors
What was the British reaction to the Declaration of Independence
Declaring War/sending soldiers and ships to the colonies in big waves
Name one weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
States given too much power, No military, could not collect taxes
What is an addition/change to the constitution called?
Amendment
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
Individual Liberties/Natural Rights
Why did Britain tax the colonies so heavily after the French and Indian War?
Because Britain was $200 million in debt, needed to recover economically
What tactic did the Americans use to fight the British?
Guerrilla Warfare, hiding in trees, targeting generals, Roadblocking British troops
What was the ⅗ Compromise?
African slaves were counted as ⅗ of a person for population-based representation and for taxes
As 1 of the 6 constitutional principles, what does checks and balances ensure?
No branch becomes too powerful
Who is considered the father of the Constitution
James Madison
Why did the colonists commit the Boston Tea Party? Mention a specific Act
In response to the Declaratory Act, Tea Act, and/or Excise Taxes (Stamp, Sugar, Townshend)
Which battle is considered a turning point that helped the Americans win the war
Battle of Saratoga
Because of the Great Compromise, how many houses of legislature are in Congress?
2, Senate and House of reps, BICAMERAL
In a federalist government, which level of government has more power?
National above State. State above Local
What did the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists believe in?
Federalists: Ratify the constitution, more power to national government than states
Anti-Federalists: Do not ratify the constitution without a Bill of Rights, More power to states over national government
Why was Paul Revere's depiction of the Boston Massacre called "Propaganda" by some?
Revere leaves out the British perspective, Makes the British look worse by drawing them "happily" shooting the "innocent colonists"
Who was the Foreign general brought in by George Washington that taught the American soldiers how to fight with bayonets
Friedrich Wilhelm Von Steuben
What was one piece of advice George Washington gave in his farewell address to the country? AND did we listen to him?
Stay unified, Don’t form political parties, Don’t form foreign alliances. None were listened to.
What was the British reaction to the Declaration of Independence
Executive (veto), Judicial (Judicial Review), Legislative (Override Veto)
What did the 9th amendment of the Bill of Rights declare
Any rights not listed in the Constitution belong to the people