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100
How many colonies did the British have in North America?
13
100
Provide one purpose of the colonies for the British.
loyal subjects, market for goods, supply raw materials.
100
The introduction of the Constitution is called?
The Preamble
100
Who authored the popular revolutionary pamphlet Common Sense?
Thomas Paine
100
Who was the king of Britain during the Revolutionary War?
King George III
200
The first two battles of the Revolutionary War were?
Lexington and Concord
200
What was the response to the Tea Act?
Boston Tea Party
200
Name the 6 principles of the Constitution.
Federalism, Republicanism, Popular Sovereignty, Checks and Balances, Separation of Powers, Limited Goverment
200
Name the document that provided the independent colonies with their first government system.
The Articles of Confederation.
200
What three articles in the Constitution make up the majority of the document?
Articles, I, II, III
300
What was the consequence of the French and Indian War?
British had war debt, which led them to tax the colonists.
300
Describe and explain Britain's policy regarding the colonies.
Salutary neglect- "hands off"
300
Explain what popular sovereignty is.
The power of government lies with the people.
300
Explain how the issue of slavery was dealt with by the founding fathers.
The 3/5 compromise-Said that every slave counted as 3/5 of a person for population purposes and that the issue would be reexamined in 20 years.
300
What do Articles I, II, and III do?
Set up the three branches of government.
400
Explain the Stamp Act.
Tax on all printed materials; stamps, legal documents, newspapers, playing cards.
400
Explain the Townshend Act.
Tax on everyday items such as paper, glass, paint, and tea.
400
Explain federalism.
Government at two levels, federal and state.
400
Name three characteristics that the majority of the founding fathers shared?
Old, White, Educated, Previous government experience.
400
The President of the Second Continental Congress was?
George Washington
500
Explain the Virginia and New Jersey plans.
Virginia-3 branches, bicameral legislature, representation based on population. New Jersey- Unicameral legislature, uniform representation.
500
Explain the Great Compromise.
Compromise between the Virginia and New Jersey plan. Bicameral legislature, one house uses population, the other doesn't.
500
Explain Republicanism.
A type of government where the people elect representatives to make choices for them in government.
500
Name three weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Couldn't collect taxes, no standing army, no uniform currency, couldn't enforce laws.
500
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called?
The Bill of Rights.