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Articles of Confederation and Daniel Shay's Rebellion
Anti-Federalists& Federalists
Debate(Ratification of the U.S. Constitution
Key Features of the Constitution & Bill of Rights
Important Presidencies of George Washington and John Adams
TRIVIA
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The "group" that developed and wrote the Articles of Confederation?
The Continental Congress
100
(1) Harsh interpretors of the U.S. Constitution (2) Favorers of the U.S. Constitution
(1) Who are Federalists ? (2) Who are Anti-Federalists ?
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Concept that the authority of a particular government is directly determined by the will of the people it governs.Gained popularity in the 19th century United States during the debate of slavery legality in U.S. territories.
What is Popular Sovereignty and when was it primarily active?
100
Tax protest in the United States beginning in 1791 during the presidency of George Washington. The so-called " tax" was the first tax imposed on a domestic product by the newly formed federal government.
What is the Whiskey Rebellion?
100
Writers of "The Declaration of Independence"?
Who is Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, Robert R.Livingston, and John Adams?
200
This event involving war veterans and farmers sparked the event that led to the Constitution being formed.
What was Daniel Shay's rebellion?
200
A Founding Father of the United States.Influential interpreter and promoter of the U.S. Constitution, thought we needed a strong, central government, as well as the founder of the nation's financial system ( The National Bank).
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
200
-One result of The Great Compromise -Proposal of a strong central government composed of three branches:legislative, executive, and judicial.
What is the Virginia Plan?
200
(1)Canceled treaties, allowed US ships to seize French ships, set aside money to expand the navy and army (2)Federalists and Democratic-Republicans
(1)What was the reaction of Congress to the XYZ Affair? (2)What two political parties developed during Washington's Presidency?
200
The number of states that were required to ratify the Constitution for it to take effect.
What is Nine?
300
From 1777 to 1789.
In what years was the Articles of Confederation the constitution of the United States.
300
The Fourth President,believed the federal government should control trade and protect people's rights. Given the title 'Father of the Constitution' because of his contributions and well-kept notes.
James Madison
300
(1)In the framers' view, ensuring this among the three branches of government would make sure that no one branch would dominate the other. (2)What are the three branches of government and what are their roles?
(1)What is Separation of Powers? (2)Legislative,Judicial,and Executive...
300
Americans needed to avoid excessive political party spirit and geographical distinctions.Warned against long-term alliances with other nations.
What was Washington's Farewell Address regarding foreign affairs?
300
“We the People”
The first three words of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?
400
.Speech Debate
Name three or more of the freedoms guaranteed within the Articles of Confederation.
400
What is one reason the Anti-Federalist were against the ratification of the Constitution?
The Constitution did not mention God, lacked a Bill of Rights; and wanted to preserve State power.
400
Saved the Constitutional Convention. Authored by Connecticut delegate Roger Sherman, it called for proportional representation in the House, and two representative per state in the Senate.
The Great Compromise
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French seized 300 US ships and their property to prevent trade with Great Britain
What caused the Americans to want to meet with France?
400
This compromise between the North & the South let slaves count toward representation but also said the South had to pay taxes on the slaves.
What is the 3/5 Compromise?
500
Freedom of Speech Freedom of Religion Freedom of the Press Trial by Jury Search Warrant for Property Searches
Name three or more of the freedoms guaranteed within the Articles of Confederation.
500
Series of documents written to support the Constitution and convince New York to ratify the document?
The Federalist (Federalist Papers)
500
Name four features of the U.S. Constituion
-Rule of the Law -Federal System -Separation of Powers(Checks and Balances) -Flexibility -Republican Form of Government -New Covenant
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(1)Canceled treaties, allowed US ships to seize French ships, set aside money to expand the navy and army. (2)Pay off debt,increase revenue, and establish a national bank. (3)French Revolution led to war with Great Britain.
(1)What was the reaction of Congress to the XYZ Affair? (2)How did Hamilton plan on paying off the war debt? (3)Why was the French Revolution a problem for Washington's Administration?
500
-13th Amendment ended slavery -14th Amendment gave ex-slaves their full rights -19 Amendment gave women the right to vote.
Three Important Amendments that also gave people their rights?