Enlightenment Thinkers
Who wrote the idea of "Unalienable rights" which he claimed were "life, liberty, and property"?
John Locke
Finish the sentence: "Taxation without....."
Representation
Who is the main writer of the document?
Thomas Jefferson
Name one reason why the document was a weak framework
No president or executive branch.
No national court system.
Congress was the only federal institution — but had limited powers.
What was the documents stance on Slavery
It was banned in Northern territories
The consent of the people gives the government the authority and power to rule. They allow themselves to be governed
Consent of the Governed
What is the name of the event that led to British soldiers taking open fire on civilians?
The Boston Massacre
What is the name of rights that Jefferson called "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"?
Unalienable rights
Name one power that Congress could NOT do under the documents framework
Tax citizens (could only request money from states).
Enforce laws (no executive power).
Regulate interstate or foreign trade.
Name one civil liberty that was guaranteed under the document
Freedom of religion
Trial by jury
Public education
Protection of property rights
Fundamental rights that keep the government from controlling and influencing people’s actions and beliefs
Civil Liberties
Who was deemed the leader of the revolution movement?
George Washington
Finish the sentences: "We hold these truths to be self evident......."
That all men are created equal
Name one thing Congress COULD do under the documents framework
Make treaties and alliances.
Declare war and peace.
Print and borrow money.
Manage western territories (e.g., passed the Northwest Ordinance).
What future document would the Northwest Ordinance go on to influence?
U.S. Constitution
What two concepts did Baron De Montesquieu found to establish equal power of the govern
Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
Who was the second president of the United States?
Why was Jefferson being hypocritical by saying all men are created equal?
He owned hundreds of slaves
Why did the founders stay away from electing a president under this framework?
Fear of tyranny or another king
What year was the document created?
1787
What was the name of the book that Denis Diderot was responsible for?
Encyclopedie
This act of rebellion was led by the Sons of Liberty
Boston Tea Party
What state was Thomas Jefferson born in?
Virginia
What year was the document created?
1781
How many people were needed in order to establish a new state under the document?
60,000