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Which court case establishes judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
A federalist is...
A supporter of the U.S. Constitution
(supporter of a strong central/national/federal government)
The first amendment guarantees the freedom of...
Religion
Assembly
Press
Petition
Speech
4th amendment
What happened at the Second Continental Congress?
The Declaration of Independence was written
What are strengths of the A.O.C.?
(Articles of Confederation)
Ability to declare war
Ability to make treaties
Authority to operate post offices
Which amendment is "due process"?
The fifth amendment
What is the significance of the Mayflower Compact?
The first self-government in the New World
What is significant about the Louisiana Purchase?
It doubled the size of the United States
In President George Washington's Farewell Address, what are the main two things he warns the country about?
Political Parties
Foreign Alliance
Who are famous federalists? (at least 3)
John Jay
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
Which principle of the U.S. Constitution establishes "the people rule"?
Popular sovereignty
Who are famous anti-federalists? (3)
George Mason
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson
What are the first two political parties?
Democratic-Republicans/Federalists
What is the process of territory becoming a state?
The Northwest Ordinance
Which colonial region had good harbors, abundant forests, rocky soil, and short growing seasons?
New England Colonies
Which act was passed in response to the Boston Tea Party?
The Intolerable Acts
List the first battles, turning point, and the last battle of the American Revolution?
Lexington and Concord
Saratoga
Yorktown
What is the significance of the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?
It was the first written constitution (forms of self-government)
The Embargo Act
Name at least two domestic events that were faced by presidents of the new republic?
The Whiskey Rebellion
The Bank of the U.S.
The Alien and Sedition Act
Marbury v. Madison
The Supreme Court decision, Gibbons v. Ogden, addressed which issue?
The regulation of Interstate Commerce
What is the Embargo Act?
T. Jefferson stopped trade with all foreign ports
What are some characteristics of the Era of Good Feelings?
Same political party, nationalism, improved transportation, and higher tariffs
Who argued that there was a social contract between people and their government?
John Locke