Colonial America
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut
New England Colonies
Foundational belief that the government should have a separation of powers
Montesquieu
The main problem when you overthrow your government, is that you:
No longer have a government
The main argument after Shay's Rebellion in the US was between individuals who wanted a big, central federal government, and individuals who were okay with the articles of confederation: Who were they?
Federalist and Anti Federalist
Name of the famous boat the pilgrims sailed here on:
Mayflower
Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
Southern Colonies
First document that clearly outlined civil rights
US documents use this as a guide
English Bill of Rights
The AOC had no executive branch, which is no:
President
The people are the ultimate source of authority in the United States
Popular sovereignty
France
British Policy in early 1700s which allowed the colonies self-rule as long as Britain was gaining economically
Salutary neglect
Upon landing in Plymoth, the Pilgrims signed an agreement to obey the rules, legal system, and government in Plymoth Colony
First framework of gov. In the United States
Mayflower Compact
How many branches of government did the articles have?
1
First 10 amendments to the Constitution
Guaranteed rights for individuals in America
Tipping point for the Anti-federalist to say yes to the Constitution
Bill of Rights
Despite being named the French and Indian War, who was the conflict between?
France and England
Economic policy under which a nation accumulates wealth by exporting more goods than it imports
Mercantilism
people can assert their rights against a leader
power of government can be limited to protect those rights of people
Magna Carta
In which way was federalism balanced under the AOC?
States had much more power
Bicameral Legislature - two houses
Senate - represents the states
House of Reps. - represents population
Connecticut Plan
What were the supporting documents for the New Constitution, that supported a large central government known as?
Federalist Papers
Who?
Purpose of Gov. is to protect life, liberty, and property
People have the right to overthrow gov. That fails to protect its rights
John Locke
Wanted Colonist to break away from Britain: wrote book establishing it was "Common sense" to break away
Thomas Paine
Which event gave early Americans the conclusion that the Articles of Confederation weren't going to work?
Allowed permanent land ownership in the colonies/America from territories
Northwest Ordinance
Who was the leader of the Sons of Liberty?
Samuel Adams