Vocab
This was the first national governing framework of the United States
Articles of Confederation
This war between Britain and France in North America left Britain with significant debt.
French and Indian War
This document declared the American colonies independent from Great Britain in 1776.
Constitutional Convention
This 1787 meeting produced the U.S. Constitution.
Constitutional Convention
In 40 of 50 states, this candy has been the most sold Halloween candy in the United States over the last decade.
Reese's Cups
This principle divides power between the national government and state governments
Federalism
Colonists used this phrase to argue that Parliament should not tax them because they had no elected representatives in it.
Taxation without Representation
This Enlightenment thinker argued that government should protect people's natural rights.
John Locke
This event exposed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
Shays’ Rebellion
This person was just announced to perform the Super Bowl LXI halftime show
Jay-Z
This constitutional principle allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches.
Checks and Balances
This 1773 protest involved colonists dumping British tea into Boston Harbor.
Boston Tea Party
This pamphlet by Thomas Paine argued that the American colonies should seek independence from Britain.
Common Sense
This agreement included enslaved populations for representation and direct taxation.
Three-Fifths Compromise
This Halloween villain terrorized the campers of Camp Crystal Lake
Jason Voorhees
This agreement created a two-house Congress, with one chamber based on population and the other giving each state equal representation.
Great Compromise
This British policy restricted colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains after the French and Indian War.
Proclamation of 1763
This American victory in 1777 helped persuade France to provide military and financial support to the Patriots
Battle of Saratoga
These essays were written to persuade Americans to ratify the Constitution.
Federalist Papers
Which european country do most historians agree began the tradition of "Halloween"?
Ireland/Scotland
This clause gives Congress the authority to pass laws necessary to carry out its enumerated powers.
Necessary and Proper Clause
Explain how British policies after the French and Indian War helped push the colonies toward declaring independence.
Britain imposed taxes and restrictions to address its war debt and control its colonies. Colonial protests and growing resistance increased tensions and helped lead to independence.
What Enlightenment ideas influenced the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution.
Enlightenment ideas about natural rights and government by consent influenced the Declaration of Independence. Colonists argued that Britain violated their rights and that they could establish an independent government.
Why did the Articles of Confederation lead many Americans to support creating a stronger national government under the Constitution. Include one example of a solution offered by the Constitution.
the national government struggled to raise revenue and respond effectively to unrest. The Constitution gave the federal government stronger powers, including the ability to tax, while establishing checks and balances to limit government power
The Marvel Cinematic Universe started in 2008 with the release of "Iron Man". How many marvel movies have been released since? (within 3)
38