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A prominent patriot leader of the American Revolution, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, president of the first and second provincial congresses, president of the Continental Congress and Massachusetts governor.
Who is John Hancock
100
A conflict of French seizing American ships that strained relationships between the US and France, and lead to the undeclared naval war called the Quasi War.
What is the XYZ Affair
100
A petition adopted by the Continental Congress in July 1775 as a last appeal to King George III in an attempt to avoid a full-blown war with Great Britain.
What is the Olive Branch Petition
100
Also known as the "elastic clause," this clause is one of the most powerful in the Constitution. It allows the Government of the United States to "make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this constitution."
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause
100
A duty imposed on imports to raise their price, making them less attractive to consumers and thus protecting domestic industries from foreign competition.
What is a Protective Tariff
200
The chief artillery officer of the Continental Army and a close confidant of George Washington who became his Secretary of War.
Who is Henry Knox
200
An undeclared war fought mostly at sea between the United States and French Republic from 1798 to 1800. In the United States, the conflict was sometimes also referred to as the Franco-American War, the Pirate Wars, or the Half-War.
What is the Undeclared Naval War with France
200
In 1776, Virginia unanimously approved a resolution requiring their delegates to the Continental Congress to propose to the full Congress that the united colonies ought to be "free and independent States, absolved from all allegiance to, or dependence upon, the Crown or Parliament of Great Britain."
What is the Virginia Resolution
200
The idea that the powers of a sovereign government should be split between two or more strongly independent entities, preventing any one person or group from gaining too much power.
What is Separation of Powers
200
A tariff imposed chiefly to generate public revenue.
What is a Revenue Tariff
300
The second President of the United States (1797–1801), and signer of the Declaration of Independence. Also served as Washington’s vice-president.
Who is John Adams
300
A period of upheaval in France that had a major impact on the rest of the world as well. The French financial burden in part, caused France to elect to sell the Louisiana Purchase to the US. It was a major real estate transaction that made the US a Nation from "Sea to Shining Sea" and it was concluded at well below market value.
What is the French Revolution
300
This was an act passed by Great Britain during the Revolutionary War providing for a naval blockade against American ports.
What is the Prohibitory Act
300
Powers are given to the states and not the federal government by the United States Constitution.
What are Reserved Powers
300
This is assuming full debt for something, and that is what Alexander Hamilton wanted to do in regards to the army.
What is Full Funding Assumption
400
An English philosopher whose political writings provided a strong basis for modern democracy. His Second Treatise on Government is credited with influencing Thomas Jefferson's drafting of the Declaration of Independence
Who is John Locke
400
A Revolutionary War battle in which British troops under Sir William Howe broke through American positions, along a Pennsylvania creek, chosen by George Washington to block the British march toward Philadelphia. Though plagued by poor communications and intelligence, Washington's men managed to avoid a catastrophic defeat.
What is Brandywine Creek
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Resolutions passed in opposition to the Alien and Sedition Acts, which were enacted by the Federalists in 1798.
What are Virginia and Kentucky Resolves
400
This was a meeting at Annapolis, Maryland of 12 delegates from five states (New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Virginia) that called for a constitutional convention.
What is the Annapolis Convention
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Bank chartered in 1791 by the U.S. Congress. It was conceived by Alexander Hamilton to pay off the country's debts from the American Revolution and to provide a stable currency.
What is Bank of the United States
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A Virginia senator who was famous calling for the colonies' independence from Great Britain. He also signed the Articles of Confederation and his famous resolution of June 1776 led to the United States Declaration of Independence, which he also signed.
Who is Richard Henry Lee
500
This is known as the spark that finally started the American Revolution. The HMS Gaspee was sent by the British to enforce the waters. The commander was overzealous and harassed the Colonies so they lured the ship into shallow waters, attacked the crew and burnt the ship. They then charged the commander with crimes. England overreacted which in turn led to the Revolution.
What is the Gaspee Affair
500
Brought about peace to end the War of 1812. The treaty was signed in the Netherlands and was between the United States and the United Kingdom and Ireland.
What is The Treaty of Ghent
500
The first 10 amendments to Constitution drafted by Madison guaranteeing individual liberties (adopt. 1791).
What are The Bill of Rights
500
The influence that legislatures have over public policy because of their power to vote money for public purposes. The United States Congress must authorize the president's budget requests to fund agencies and programs of the executive branch.
What is the Power of the Purse