Inspirations
The city where Democracy was born
Athens
Movement that focused on the pursuit of Science and Reason
Enlightenment
Commander of the Continental Army and First President
George Washington
Document that limited the power of the Federal Government and made it too weak
Articles of Confederation
Branch of Government that contains the President
Executive
Document that established self governance in the New World
Mayflower Compact
Enlightenment thinker that believed in Natural Rights
John Locke
Main reason that Colonists were upset at the British
Rebellion in Massachusetts that pointed out the flaws of the Articles of Confederation
Shays' Rebellion
Branch of Government in charge of interpreting law
Judicial
1215 AD British Document that limited the power of the King
Magna Carta
Enlightenment Thinker that believed in Separation of Powers
Montesquieu
European Country that helped the United States during the Revolution
France
Party that wanted a weaker national government and more state's rights
Anti Federalists
Compromise that stated that only 3/5ths of slaves would count towards the population
3/5ths Comrpomise
Native American group that banded together under one government
Iroquois
John Locke's three Natural Rights
Life, Liberty and Property
Writer of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
Notable Federalists who wanted to establish a National Bank
Alexander Hamilton
Part of Congress where each state has equal Representation
Senate
Idea that someone can't be held in prison without going to court
Habeas Corpus
Enlightenment Thinker who believed in Direct Democracy
Rousseau
Number of Crates that were thrown overboard during Boston Tea Party
342
Documents written by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and John Jay to try and justify ratifying the Constitution
Plan submitted to make it so states would get more representation if they have a higher population
Virginia Plan