Conflict with Britain
What is a written permission document from the king allowing colonists to start a colony?
Charter
Who led Shay's Rebellion?
Daniel Shay
What 2 groups emerged during the creation of The Constitution?
Federalists/ Anti-Federalists
What is Article 1 of The Constituion about?
The Legislative Branch
What is the 1st Amendment?
Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assemby, and Petition
What act forced colonists to house and feed British soldiers?
Quartering Act
How many states needed to agree to pass laws during the Articles of Confederation?
9/13
This plan was supported by small states because it gave every state equal representation with just one vote.
New Jersey Plan
What is Article II of The Constitution about?
The Executive Branch
What is the 2nd Amendment?
Right to bear arms(Own Weapons)
What did the Stamp Act Tax?
Taxed printed paper goods (newspapers, legal documents, playing cards).
Protected state independence and individual freedom
This plan was supported by large states because representation in Congress was based entirely on a state's population.
Virginia Plan
Judicial Branch
What is the 4th Amendment?
Protection against unreasonable search and seizure
What laws were passed by King George III to punish Boston for the Tea Party?
Intolerable Acts
What did Shay's Rebellion show American Leaders?
The national government was too weak and that they needed to build a stronger central government.
What did the Anti-Federalists require to sign the Consitution?
What is Article 5 about in The Constitution?
What is the 6th and 7th Amendment
6th: Right to a speedy and public jury trial in criminal cases
7th: Right to a jury trial in civil cases
What was the Townshend Revenue Act?
Taxed imported goods like glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea.
Name 3 weaknesses of The Articles of Confederation
No President (Executive Branch)
No National Courts (Judicial Branch)
Couldn't collect taxes
Couldn't raise a national army
Needed 9/13 states to pass laws
Needed 13/13 states to change rules
What was The Great Compromise? What came from it?
Created a bicameral (two-house) Congress:
• House of Representatives: Based on population (helps large states)
• Senate: Equal votes — 2 per state (helps small states)
What is The Supremacy Clause about? (Articles VI)
Establishes that the Constitution, federal laws, and treaties take precedence over state laws and state constitutions
What is the 8th and 9th Amendment?
8th Amendment: No cruel or unusual punishment or excessive bail
9th Amendment: Citizens have rights beyond those listed in the Constitution