colonial governance
what type of colony is controlled directly by the king
royal
what does the 8th amendment protect
protection against cruel & unusual punishment
what document replaced the AOC
the constitution
who were the loyalists
Colonists who remained loyal to Britain, often motivated by economic ties to the empire, political convictions, or fear of radical change and social disorder
should I be on my phone during class?
no
what were the 3 types of colonial governance
proprietary, charter, royal
what is double jeopardy
you cannot be tried for the same crime twice
What was the main issue with the American government structure under the Articles of Confederation
weak central gov
how did the continental congress respond to
The Continental Congress organized resistance against British policies by coordinating boycotts and protests, while also seeking to unify the colonies in their opposition to British rule
(T/F) even though I am not supposed to have my phone out in class AND Ms. Meinert has had to remind me at my big age to put it away multiple times, she is a dummy and definitely cannot tell that I am hiding it next to/behind my computer or in my lap. she probably just thinks that my neck is broken. she probably wants to repeat the same 3 basic rules a million times a day
How did the French and Indian War affect colonial tensions
The French and Indian War heightened tensions between the colonies and Britain by leading to increased taxation and restrictions imposed by the British government. Colonists felt frustrated and resentful
what does the first amendment protect
freedom of speech, petition, religion, assembly, press
why did anti-federalists not support a strong central government
they did not want the federal gov to gain too much power; thought it would lead to tyranny
what was the significance of the boston massacre
fueled anti-british sentiments and became a symbol of colonial resistance
If Ms. Meinert is talking...
I should not be talking because that would be rude and disrespectful
what was the proclamation line of 1763
prohibited colonists from expanding westward
what does the 4th amendment require for searches?
probably cause, warrant
what was the great compromise
resolved debate over representation in the colonies; established representation based on population in house and equal representation in senate
list 3 of the 5 members selected for the "committee of 5" delegated to draft the DOI
Thomas Jefferson (VA) - Primary author
John Adams (MA)
Benjamin Franklin (PA)
Roger Sherman (CT)
Robert Livingston (NY)
(T/F) While Ms. Meinert is lecturing is the perfect time to raise my hand, making her think that I might have an interesting and thought provoking question about the material, just to ask to go to the bathroom and make Ms. Meinert completely forget what she was talking about when she had just gotten back on track after getting the 87th phone call of the day
false
what are charter colonies?
charters granted to joint-stock companies or elected officials, economic focus
what is the purpose of the bill of rights
guarantee specific freedoms & limit power of federal gov
list 3 of the 5 main influences of the U.S. constitution
ancient athens
magna carta
english bill of rights
mayflower compact
john locke
what were the intolerable acts?
A series of punitive laws passed by Britain in response to the Boston Tea Party, aimed at consolidating control over the colonies
(T/F) my conversations are so interesting, profound, and hilarious that I should speak loudly so that the entire class and Ms. Meinert have to listen to them too. Now that I think about it, I should start a podcast
(alternative for classes other than 3rd hour) (T/F) Ms. Meinert's class? More like nap time, am I right?!
false.