French and Indian War
the two opposing sides in the war
Great Britain and France
What major city experienced a massacre?
Boston
based off his ideas of natural rights and consent of the governed and the Social Contract theory
John Locke
Which political party was pro constitution?
Federalists
warned the country that these would divide the country
political parties
Native Americans primarily helped which side in the fight
The French
One law created by the King and Parliament that increased taxes on the colonists
Stamp Act, Sugar Act, Writs of Assistance, Quartering Act, Declaratory Act, etc
Articles of Confederation gave who the power?
The states
What was the Great Compromise?
Created a two house legislature:
- House of Representatives= based on population
- Senate= equal representation among states
How did Washington think the United States should treat foreign policy?
He believed that we should remain neutral
The economic policy where colonies need to produce and provide for the Mother Country
Mercantilism
violent conflict between British soldiers and Boston colonists
Boston massacre
What does popular sovereignty mean?
To vote for individuals in office
Which political party was pro-Constitution?
Federalists
Expanded the power and role of the Federal Government
Forbade the colonists from crossing the Appalachian mountains
Proclamation of 1763
What document was written to separate the Colonies off from Great Britain?
Declaration of Independence
What is the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
Declares we are independent and gives a list of reasons why (grievances)
division of power between the state and federal government
Federalism
What was the controversy behind the election of 1800?
It resulted in a tie
What would the transfer of power look like?
What was the purpose behind the Proclamation of 1763?
To appease the Native Americans living there and tried to salvage the relationship between British and Native Americans
What does self government mean?
Engaging in democratic principles like voting and having representation in government.
What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Weak Central Government
No ability to issue taxes at the federal level
States were too independent and could not approve or pass laws
inability to raise an army
no common currency.
The three branches of our federal government or the separation of powers consist of
Executive, Legislative, Judicial Branches
Marbury v. Madison gave the federal government what?
Judicial Review