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Early Colonialism
Early Revolutionary War
The Federalists
The Constitution
100

England's economic system, held that colonies existed to serve the mother country.

What is mercantilism.

100
This act was enacted by parliament to raise revenue for England after it incurred debt from the French and Indian War.
What is the Sugar Act
100
The Federalists' use of the elastic clause depicted that they viewed the Constitution in this manner.
What is loose interpretation
100
Ratification of the Constitution was needed by the state of NY and VA. In order to procure their vote, this was promised in return.
What is a Bill of Rights (amendments)
200

Wished to reform the Church of England

What are Puritans.

200
Revenue from this tax was to be used solely for the support of the British soldiers protecting the colonies
What is the Stamp Act
200
During the quasi-war with France, President Adams silenced his critics by having Congress pass these laws.
What are the Alien and Sedition Acts
200
John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison wrote these editorials to convince New Yorkers of the need to ratify.
What are the Federalist Papers
300

Poor workers, convicted criminals and debtors received immigration passage to colonies in exchange for free service.

What is the indentured servant system

300
John Adams successfully defended the perpetrators of this horrific event, and anti-Royal leaders used it to spur action in the colonies.
What is the Boston Massacre
300
President Washington realized that permanent alliances would not work in the future for the United States and warned against them in his Farewell Address, he also warned about the dangers of these...
What are political parties?
300
According to the Constitution, a candidate for the Presidency must be a natural born citizen, a resident for a minimum of 14 years and this age.
What is 35?
400

First representative assembly in Virginia

What is the House of Burgesses

400
Influenced by Locke and other englightenment thinkers, Common Sense was written by this revolutionary leader.
Who is Thomas Paine
400
Alexander Hamilton lost his life in a duel to this radical Federalist pretending to be a democrat.
Who is Aaron Burr
400
The Great Compromise combined pieces of the NJ Plan and VA Plan, but also led to this compromise in counting southern populations.
What is the 3/5th Compromise
500

Woman who challenged religious ideology of predestination

Who is Anne Hutchinson

500
The Continental Congress' game plan for government was outlined in this important document early on in the war.
What is the Articles of Confederation
500
John Marshall strengthened the Judicial Branch by siding with his cousin President Jefferson in this landmark court case.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
500
This clause gave considerable law making powers to the Legislative Branch.
What is the elastic clause or necessary and proper clause?