Early American History
What was the "gold" (God, gold, & glory) for the French?
Fur
Thomas Paine wrote this pamphlet against tyranny in order to gain even more support from the patriots of the colonies for the ideas independence.
Common Sense
Who required a Bill of Rights before they'd ratify the Constitution?
The ________________ was added to the Constitution in order to appease the Anti-Federalists concern over individual rights and protect the people.
The Bill of Rights
The Constitution establishes _____ senators per state.
2
This type of slave resistance included faking sick, breaking tools, and working slowly...
Covert
Why did the British Parliament pass the imposition of new taxes on the colonists?
To pay the debts of the French and Indian War
What compromise established how to consider the enslaved for population representation purposes?
3/5 Compromise
This amendment ensures the right of individuals to not have to testify against themselves in court. HINT: "I plead the ______'
The 5th Amendment
Which colonial got experience during the French and Indian War and later became the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army?
George Washington
The formation of the First Continental Congress was a direct result of the _____________ Acts passed by the British Parliament on the colonies.
The Intolerable Acts
This compromise at the Constitutional Convention led to the U.S. legislature having 2 senators for each state, and representation in the HoR based on population.
The Great Compromise
the Founding Fathers established this system of electing the president in order to limit the power of the masses and keep it in the hands of the elite.
The Electoral College
The 8th Amendment
The division of power between states and the central government is also known as.. ______________
Who was the president of the Second Continental Congress, and the first to sign the Declaration of Independence
John Hancock
Which country offered both financial and military assistance to the colonists during the American Revolution - leading to victory.
This political party, led by Thomas Jefferson, stood for the rights of states over the power of the federal government
The Democratic-Republicans
Which amendment reserves all unstated rights and powers to the state governments?
The 10th Amendment
What treaty included Florida becoming part of the United States?
Adams-Onis Treaty
This document was issued in order to explain the reasons for the colonists' separation from Great Britain
The Declaration of Independence
This Early american document failed because of its weaknesses, especially because it did not allow Congress to levy taxes or raise money.
The Articles of Confederation
What event was the final straw in deciding the Articles of Confederation were not working?
Shay's Rebellion
Which amendment includes the right to own a gun?
2nd
The Treaty of _________________, ended the War of 1812.
Treaty of Ghent