First Administration
Which European Country did Thomas Jefferson Support?
France
Which amendment guarantees the right to free speech?
1st amendment
Who was the first secretary of the treasury?
Alexander Hamilton
What powers did congress have with the articles of confederation?
Make War, manage foreign affairs, and attempt to settle disputes between states
Which general lead troops across the delaware on Christmas Day 1776?
George Washington
In response to the war between Britain and France what did George Washington do?
Declare neutrality
Which amendment guarantees the right to not have to testify against yourself?
5th amendment
What social issue was a significant hypocrisy to the belief that “all men were created equal?”
Slavery
What is the name of the compromise that counted slaves as less than a whole person for the purpose of population?
3/5ths compromise
What was the difference between colonial militia’s and the British regulars in regards to their training?
British regulars were much more professionally trained
In the compromise of whether or not the federal government would pay states debts the federal capital got moved to where?
Washington DC
Which amendment guarantees the right to not receive cruel or unusual punishment?
8th amendment
Which Founding Father was known for defending British soldiers in court after the Boston Massacre?
John Adams
Which political leaders lost the most power with the ratifying of the constitution?
State Governments and Leaders
What did the British realize after their victory at Bunker Hill?
The war would be long and difficult
What about the Whiskey tax frustrated small farmers?
Had to be paid in coin or it favored large distillers
Under the 1st amendment and Tinker vs. Des Moines are students allowed to protest at school?
Yes if it is symbolic and doesn't disrupt learning
What principle did John Adams help establish for the American justice system?
Innocent until proven guilty or right to a fair trial
What priorities were more important than limiting slavery for Founding Fathers, such as Benjamin Franklin, who opposed slavery at the Constitutional Convention?
Unifying all the states in creating a new government & economic prosperity
Poor supplies and bad management led to the surrender of which major city by colonial troops in 1776?
New York
How many troops did George Washington send to put down the Whiskey Rebellion?
12,000-13,000
What is the name of the case that established the precedent of police officers reading people who are arrested their constitutional rights?
Arizona vs Miranda
Which Founding Father was instrumental in creating the U.S. Constitution and is called “Father of the Constitution”?
James Madison
What made the meeting to revise the articles/find a new government even more urgent?
An economic depression
What was a positive result of the colonial victory at Saratoga?
European countries such as France realized the colonies could win the war and began offering support