American Revolution
Why was the victory at Saratoga a turning point in U.S. history?
It convinced France to support the American cause.
What compromise support the idea that slaves were not equal in terms of representation at the constitutional convention?
The 3/5 Compromise
What are the liberties protected in the 1st amendment?
Freedom of speech, religion/worship, press, protest/assembly, and petition.
Who is the 1st President of the United States of America?
George Washington
Why did President Andrew Jackson oppose the Second Bank of the United States?
He thought it was unconstitutional and favored the wealthy.
List the unalienable rights?
Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness, or Property.
The Great Compromise addressed issues over federal representation by-
Creating a bicameral legislature
Which historic document had the greatest influence on the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
The English Bill of Rights
Define the Era of Good Feelings (after the war of 1812)
There was a renewed sense of nationalism.
What was one result of the election of Andrew Jackson in 1828?
Increased levels of voter participation or suffrage
Which event occurred as a result of General Cornwallis's surrender at the Battle of Yorktown?
Great Britain and the United States signed the Treaty of Paris
Patrick Henry once said “Give me liberty or give me death,” he also opposed George Washington’s federalist views. Based on this information was Patrick Henry a federalist or antifederalist?
Anti-federalist
Explain the 8th amendment
No cruel and unusual punishment
No excessive bail
Why did Alexander Hamilton think a national bank would strengthen the central government?
The bank would help provide stability for the U.S. economy or help our economy.
During the 1830s public servants and officials were widely perceived t be unqualified. What practice reinforced that perception?
The president rewarding political supporters with appointments to desirable positions.
America may boast that she has accomplished what no power before her ever did, contending with Britain- Captured tow of their cleberated generals and each an army of thousands of veteran troops to support them.
What battle is Abigail Adams referring to in this excerpt?
The American victory at the battle of Yorktown
"Bills of rights... are not only unnecessary in the proposed Constitution, but would even be dangerous."
Those who agreed with this point of view were known as
Federalists
What principle of government "means" governing power comes from the governed?
Popular sovereignty
Provide a example of an early U.S. struggle to define the domestic authority of the central government?
Whiskey Rebellion
What was the issue in Worcester V. Georgia?
The sovereignty of the Cherokee nation.
What is the name of the treaty that end the American Revolutionary War? Who negotiated the Treaty and what did the Americans gain?
Treaty of Paris
Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, John Jay
Northwest Territory
In a single republic, all the power surrendered by the people is submitted to the administration of a single government... in the separated states of America, the power surrendered by the people is first divided between two district governments, and then the portion allotted to each, subdivided among... separate departments, Hence a double security arises to the rights of people. The different governments will control each other, at the same time that each will be controlled by itself.
Why would James Madison (a federalist), believe federalism is needed based off the excerpt?
It limits governmental authority in order to avoid abuses of power.
When citizens report for jury duty, they are helping uphold a constitutional right guaranteed by the
sixth amendment
The first political parties in the United States formed mainly in response to disagreements over...?
The extent of federal power and/or the national bank
which constitutional issue led to the Nullification crisis of 1832?
Do states have the power to declare a federal law unconstitutional?