8.21-8.22
The 'State of Franklin' was made up of several frontier counties in what is now the State of________________________________
Tennessee
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
The Preamble
Federalists wanted a _______ interpretation of the constitution, while Anti-Federalists wanted a ___________ interpretation of the Constitution.
Loose
Strict
Who was Hamilton's biggest enemy?
Thomas Jefferson
Who was the second president of the United States?
John Adams
What year did TN become a state
1796
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 established guidelines for the orderly expansion of the U.S. by instituting a __________________________
Process for states to be added to the Union.
A political organization that unites separate states within an overarching political system.
Federalism
The Anti-Federalists refused to ratify the Constitution until ______________________ was added.
The Bill of Rights
Which parties did Alexander Hamilton & Thomas Jefferson start?
Federalists
Democratic Republicans
Which act was passed by President John Adams that violated the first amendment?
The Sedition Act
Why was the 1796 TN Constitution so progressive?
It allowed ALL men over 21 to vote.
What was an important effect of Shay's Rebellion?
It influenced the debates leading to the writing of the U.S. Constitution
Which principle or purpose allows any one branch of government to limit the power of the other branches?
Checks & Balances
Which amendment in the Bill of Rights protects citizens from cruel and unusual punishment?
The 8th Amendment
Alexander Hamilton was the first _______________________________
Thomas Jefferson was the first ________________________________
Secretary of Treasury
Secretary of State
Which act did President John Adams pass that allowed him to deport non-US citizens if he thought they posed a threat?
The Alien Act
What number state to be added to the Union is TN?
16th State
Who was the leader of the Constitutional Convention and greatly admired as a Revolutionary War hero?
George Washington
What is the principle in the Constitution that prevents any one branch of the Federal Government from gaining too much power?
Separation of powers
Alexander Hamilton imposed a _________ on ________ which led to the Whiskey Rebellion
Tariff (tax)
Whiskey
The Federalists wanted an alliance with ___________ while the Democratic Republicans wanted an alliance with ____________________
England
France
While the French & British were at war what did they do to the US merchant ships?
Seize them and impress the U.S. sailors to join their navy
How many residents does a territory need to petition to be a state?
60,000
Who was known as the "Father of the Constitution" and the main writer of the Constitution?
James Madison
Recite (or sing) the ENTIRE preamble
We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution of the United States of America.
_______________ led __________ (number) militia men into Pennsylvania to stop the Whiskey Rebellion?
George Washington
15,000
What were the three parts to Hamilton's Financial Plan?
Create a National Bank
Establish a Protective Tariff
Pay off war debt
What was the XYZ Affair?
When 3 French diplomats wanted a bribe to discuss a peace treaty with the US
When was the Watuga Settlement formed?
1770s