Uniting for Independence
What war increased tensions between Colonists and the British?
French and Indian War
What was the only branch of our government under the Articles of Confederation?
Legislative Branch
Under the constitution, how would slaves be counted towards state population.
3/5 Compromise
Privacy rights fall under which amendment?
4th Amendment
What act placed a tax on legal documents, newspapers, etc.
Stamp Act
Under the AOC how did the states view themselves in terms of a country?
Loose union
Which legislative plan called for a unicameral legislature, giving each state 1 vote in congress.
New Jersey Plan
The government's ability to seize land but must give the land owners fair market value.
Eminent Domain
Who did the Second Continental Congress name as the leader of the Continental Army?
George Washington
What event took place that forced colonists to understand the need for a strong government.
Shays's Rebellion
The anti-federalists would only agree to a strong national government if __________________ was added to the Constitution.
Bill of Rights
What are 4 rights granted under the 1st amendment?
Petition, Assembly, Media, Religion, and Speech
What act was passed by England as a response to the Boston Tea Party, taking the Massachusetts Bay Colony's sovereignty away?
Intolerable Acts
What could Congress not do under the AOC?
Collect Taxes
Which legislative plan called for a bicameral legislature, where representation was based on population?
Virginia Plan
What is the 9th amendment?
Rights aren't limited to the Constitution.
What acted as the colonist's government during the American Revolution?
Second Continental Congress
What two acts, passed under the AOC, promoted the growth of the United States?
Northwest Ordinance & Land Ordinance
What group was pro-constitution and what group was anti-constitution?
Pro-constitution = Federalists
Anti-constitution = Anti-federalists
The 6th, 7th, and 8th amendments protect citizens rights during trials. What are those amendments?
6th - Speedy Trial
7th - Jury Trial
8th - Cruel and Unusual Punishment