Misc.
Which area of colonies (New England, Middle, or Southern) was known for agriculture?
Southern
What is the term for the practice of Britain taking American sailors from their ships to serve in the British Navy?
Impressment
Why did America resent the british taxes, which led to the American Revolution?
No taxation without representation
Before the French and Indian War, Britain practiced this concept where they left the colonies alone
Salutary neglect
What invention led to the increase in slavery, after the demand had been declining for a good bit before then?
Cotton Gin
What act/law do the following characteristics relate to?
- Admitted Maine as a Free state
- Prohibited slavery north of the 36°30' parallel
- signed by President James Monroe
- Admitted Missouri as a slave state
Missouri Compromise
The Articles of Confederation established a ______ central government.
Weak
Why was Jefferson buying the Louisiana Purchase weird for him?
He was a strict constitutionalist/constructionalist.
During the constitutional convention the New Jersey plan and Virginia plan were both pushed for regarding representation. What are the plans?
New Jersey Plan = small state plan = all states same # representatives
What was the name of the trade between America, Europe and Africa called?
Why did Thomas Jefferson oppose the Alien & Sedition Acts?
Violated Freedom of Speech
Was aimed at the Democratic- Republicans
The Enlightenment philosophy of separation of powers, example in the Constitution, comes from which philosopher?
Montesquieu
What battle gave us Andrew Jackson as a hero?
Battle of New Orleans
What does the handling of the whiskey rebellion show about the government under the Constitution?
It was a strong central government, unlike the Articles of Confederation
What economic system are the following attributes related to:
- strong federal government role in building canals, roads and bridges
- national bank
- tariffs
American System
What colonial religious movement created the first unified movement in the American colonies
The First Great Awakening
What was the primary purpose of the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions?
States have the right to nullify federal law...
How did the victory of the Battle of New Orleas affect national morale?
Increased nationalism
What power was given to the judicial branch, not by the Constitution but by the court case Marbury v Madison?
Judicial Review
What system is being described here:
- Founded in New England
-Mostly used Female
-Strong moral code
The Lowell system
What did the Democractic-Republicans support?
many different answers: states rights, limited federal power, agriculture
What period influenced the writing of Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence?
Extra points if you can name 1 of 2 of the philosophers specifically.
Enlightenment: Locke or Montesquieu
What was the nickname of the politicians who supported the War of 1812?
What was the big issue of the Election of 1800, that was fixed afterwards by Amendment 12?
Why did Jefferson oppose the National Bank?
Gave to much power to the federal government, and Virginia already paid their debt.