Constitution
Group that opposed ratification
Who were the Anti-Federalists?
This leader was unanimously chosen as our first president
Hamilton had a ________ interpretation of the Constitution?.
Loose
Group of radical protesters that violently attacked British tax collectors
Sons of Liberty
First attempt at self-government in the new world
What was Mayflower Compact?
compromise that allowed for a bicameral legislature in the legislative branch.
What is the Great Compromise?
What was the Democratic-Republican?
Splitting of power between federal and state governments
Federalism
Did not allow the colonists to go west of the Appalachian Mountains
Proclamation of 1763
In Virginia, an example of a representative body?
House of Burgesses
Our first ten amendments to the Constitution
What is the Bill of Rights?
This Supreme Court case established Judicial Review and realized the proper balance of our federal government.
What Marbury v. Madison?
From what country did the colonists receive help from in the American Revolution?
France
Period that emphasizes reason. Its beliefs laid the gorundwork for the revolution.
Enlightenment
What were the three original cash crops?
Tobacco, Rice, and Indigo?
Exposed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
What was Shays' Rebellion?
This included a violation of free speech and targeted new immigrations during the 1790s
What were the Alien and Sedition Acts?
Written to oppose the Alien and Sedition Acts. Brought forth the idea of nullification.
What were the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions?
Ben Frankilin's "Albany Plan" was the first time anyone had suggested that the colonists become
United
Which section of the colonies were known for ship building and fishing?
New England
Known as the father of the Constitution
Who was James Madison?
This included a warning about (1) forming political parties and (2) getting entangled in the affairs of Europe.
What was Washington's Farewell Address?
Set the process of adding new states to the U.S. Also, outlawed the expansion of slavery into those states.
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
A big effect of the French and Indian War
Massive war debt, end of salutary neglect
Motivated by religious dissent in Great Britain, John Winthrop wanted the Puritans to create a what in North American?
A shining city on a hill