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Early American Government
The Gilded Age
Presidential Accomplishments
Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist
Landmark Supreme Court Decisions
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This man was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution and was unanimously chosen as the first president of the U.S. in 1789.
Who is George Washington
100
During the Gilded Age, this form of transportation helped connect the East Coast of the United States to the Pacific Ocean, allowing for faster travel and shipping times.
What is the railroad
100
The New Deal
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt
100
Supported the idea of a strong central government 

What is a federalist 

100
The court's decision in this case allowed for the 'separate but equal' doctrine in the South
What is Plessy v. Ferguson
200
This term refers to the division of powers between the federal government and state governments
What is federalism
200
This term refers to men like Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller, who monopolized their industries at the expense of their workers and smaller companies.
What is "Robber Barons"
200
Emancipation Proclamation
Who is Abraham Lincoln
200

Supported the idea of a strong strong state government 

What is a anti-federalist 

200
In this decision, the Supreme Court established it's power of judicial review, in which it can determine the constitutionality of a law or action.
What is Marbury v. Madison
300
This document was considered too weak because it granted more power to the states than to the national government. The Constitutional Convention (1787) was organized to fix the problems associated with this document
What is the Articles of Confederation
300
During the 1880s, a law was passed denying this group of immigrants entry into the United States and even prevented from obtaining citizenship.
Who were the Chinese
300
Fourteen Points
Who is Woodrow Wilson
300

An important leader of the Federalist Party who advocated for the creation of a national bank.

Who is Alexander Hamilton 

300

In this decision, the Supreme Court decided that Congress had implied powers to establish a national bank under the 'necessary and proper" clause of the Constitution. 

What is McCulloch vs. Maryland.

400
This term refers to the first ten amendments to the Constitution, ratified in 1791, to guarantee specific rights and freedoms to the American people and to reserve some powers to the states.
What is the Bill of Rights
400

Which groups of people struggled financially during the Gilded Age

What are farmers and factory workers 

400

Only president to serve in the Executive Branch and Judicial Branch 

Who is William Taft 

400

This is the addition to the Constitution that Anti-federalist wanted in order to gain their support of ratification

What is the Bill of Rights 

400
In this case, the Supreme Court established that Congress had the power to regulate interstate commerce, not the individual states. National law is superior to state law when the two come into conflict.
What is Gibbons v. Ogden
500

This event showed that the new national government did not have the ability to put down violent resistance to its laws. 

What is the Shay's Rebellion 

500
This law was passed in 1890 to try and crack down on the practices of big businesses. It was not enforced immediately however...
What is the Sherman Anti-Trust Act
500
Louisiana Purchase
Who is Thomas Jefferson
500

Powers given to the federal government 

What is delegated powers 

500

In this case during the 1850's, the Supreme Court ruled that African Americans were not citizens of the United States, therefore they could not sue for freedom. 

What is Dred Scott vs. Sanford