Articles of Confederation
This rebellion exposed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Shay's Rebellion
What is the name of the clause that gives Congress greater power
Necessary and Proper Clause
Famous for helping to write this exceptionally important document in US history (The Constitution).
James Madison
This practice of the British navy targeted American sailors and helped cause the War of 1812.
Impressment
This act lengthened the time needed for immigrants to become citizens from 5 to 14 years
The Naturalization Act
How many votes did each state get under the AOC?
1
The Constitutional Convention took place to write a document to replace which existing document?
The Articles of Confederation
Wrote this exceptionally important document in US history (Declaration of Independence).
Thomas Jefferson
This was the name of the country invaded by the US shortly after war was declared.
Canada
What are the three branches?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Name one power Congress did NOT have under the AOC
Tax; Control or interfere with trade between individual states,...
A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is acknowledged to be governed.
Constitution
This man served as the second president of the US.
John Adams
This treaty ended the War of 1812.
The Treaty of Ghent
This was the name of the law that replaced the Embargo
The Nonintercourse Act
What were two powers the Congress had under the Articles of Confederation?
Declare war; Create post offices
How many amendments are there?
27
What was Alexander Hamilton's role in George Washington's Cabinet
Secretary of the Treasury
Who was inspired to write the Star Spangled Banner?
Francis Scott Key
Who makes up the Legislative Branch?
Senators & house of representitives (congress)
An organization that is made up of a number of parties/groups united in an alliance where both groups will beifit.
Confederation
How long did it take to write the Constitution?
4 months
What was Thomas Jefferson's role in Washington's Cabinet?
Secretary of State
As a result of this war American citizens no longer hailed from individual states but were more likely to call themselves ‘Americans’. This is an example of
Nationalism/National pride
During the Adams administration, he signed laws that gave him greater authority to deport immigrants and protected him from criticism
Alien Act, Sedition Act