Colonial Daze
Revolution, Man!
The Constitution
Are You Judging Me?
Party Time
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* To establish Catholic missions
* To find gold, silver and other treasure
*To gain control of large parts of North & South America
Which European country was motivated by this list?
Spain
100
Why was the victory at Saratoga a turning point in U.S. history?
It convinced France to support the American cause.
100
Which amendment protects the right of the press to report the news and the right of ministers to preach to whomever will listen?
The First Amendment
100
In this dreadful decision, the Supreme Court ruled that African Americans can never be citizens and that Congress cannot ban slavery in the territories.
Dred Scott v. Sandford
(The Dred Scott Decision)
100
Alexander Hamilton organized & led this early political party. They believed that a national bank and protective tariffs were needed to stabilize the economy. They also favored the British and wanted a strong central government.
The Federalists
200
Explain how the geographic distance between Britain and her colonies contributed to the growth of representative government in America.
Colonists had to make decisions for themselves, because it took too long to wait for instructions from Great Britain.
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How was the Proclamation of 1763 a contributing cause of the American Revolution?
The British prohibited westward expansion and settlement across the Appalachian Mountains. The colonists felt betrayed by their king.
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How did the Great compromise settle a dispute between large and small states?
It resulted in the creation of a House of Representatives and a Senate. Representation in the House was based on state population, while each state is represented equally in the Senate.
200
Here's an example of Checks & Balances -
Supreme Court justices are appointed by the President, but who must approve them before they can take their seat on the Court?
The Senate
(Congress)
200
Thomas Jefferson led this early political party. They were supported by farmers and artisans. They believed in states' rights and minimal government interference. They favored the French and believed the national bank was unconstitutional.
The Democratic-Republicans
300
What geographic feature is most responsible for the population distribution on this map?
Appalachian Mountains
300
How was the Stamp Act (1765) a contributing cause of the American Revolution?
All colonists had to pay taxes on documents and paper. Taxes had to be paid in silver coins which were hard to find in the colonies.
300
How is the Eighth Amendment an example of Limited Government?
The Eighth Amendment prohibits the government from using cruel or unusual punishment and excessive fines or bail.
300
This famous case established the constitutional principle of Judicial Review.
Marbury v. Madison
300
This political party was formed to get Andrew Jackson elected President! They were popular with the common man.
The Democrats
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Which numbered arrow represents the area where the Pilgrims landed in 1620?
Number 4
400
Why is Valley Forge significant to the Revolutionary period?
Washington spent the winter training his army. Despite terrible conditions, they emerged from camp a better fighting force.
400
Declares laws unconstitutional
Enforces the laws
Makes the laws
Legislative - Makes the laws
Executive - Enforces laws
Judicial - Declares laws unconstitutional
400
What issue was decided in Worcester v. Georgia?
Is the Cherokee nation sovereign over its own land?
(The Supreme Court ruled that the Cherokee and other tribes WERE sovereign.)
400
This political party was formed to oppose the policies of Andrew Jackson.
The Whig Party
500
This spiritual revival of the 1730's and 1740's focused on the individual feelings of worshippers. It contributed to the spread of democratic feelings in the English colonies.
The First Great Awakening
500
How did John Locke affect the composition of the Declaration of Independence?
Locke wrote about natural rights and the purpose of government. Jefferson borrowed some of his ideas, such as unalienable rights (life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness) and the idea that the people have the right to overthrow an unjust government.
500
* All states had to approve amendments
* The one-house legislature was based on population
* The central govt had too much power
* States coined their own money.
Which TWO statements in this list were WEAKNESSES of the Articles of Confederation?
All states had to approve amendments.
States coined their own money.
500
"Congress shall have power...to regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several states."
In Gibbons v. Ogden, the Supreme Court interpreted this section of the Constitution to mean that while states regulate commerce within their own borders, interstate commerce is regulated by -
The U.S. Congress
(The federal government/federal laws)
500
These nativists opposed immigration, because they believed immigrants took American jobs. They were very anti-Catholic, so they really hated the Irish!
The American Party
(The Know Nothings)