The Revolution
First military engagement of the American Revolution:
Battles of Lexington and Concord
What is the difference in beliefs of the Federalists and the Anti-federalists?
Fed = strong central government
Anti-fed = weaker central gov, more power to the states & individual
What event highlighted the problem that the National Government could not regulate taxes?
Shays' Rebellion
Who did Washington send to negotiate a treaty with Britain over issues on repaying pre-Revolutionary debts, and the rights of free trade across the Atlantic?
(Hint: First Chief Justice of the Supreme Court)
John Jay (Jay's Treaty)
What officially brought an end to the War of 1812?
Treaty of Ghent
From which language did the word "Ketchup" come from?
Chinese
List 2 strengths the British had going into the Revolution:
List 2 strengths the Americans had going into the Revolution:
British: Well established military, more financial resources, administrative control
Americans: Homefield advantage, guerrilla warfare, Leadership and Unity
Republican Motherhood refers to the role of the mother post-revolution, what is a mother's job in this regard?
To teach morality, virtues, and civic duty to their children. (Republican values)
In order to get the Constitution ratified, the Federalists promised the Anti-federalists that they would add:
A Bill of Rights
During the election of 1796, which two main-stage parties emerged, and who won the election?
Federalist/Democratic-Republicans
Winner: Federalist; John Adams
Lewis and Clark's expedition to the Northwest gave the U.S. basis to claim lands to the Pacific, more specifically the ___________ territory.
Oregon
What is the fear of the number 13 known as?
Triskaidekaphobia
After which battle did the French finally decide to support the Americans in the Revolution?
Battle of Saratoga
Federalism
What were the two compromises the founders came to at the Constitutional Convention?
Great compromise, 3/5ths compromise
The ____________________ was a diplomatic scandal between the U.S. and France, where French officials whose names were kept secret by Adams, demanded a bribe and loan from America to initiate negotiations, in order to stop French attacks on U.S. ships.
XYZ Affair
Jefferson and James Madison created this economic policy in response to the British and French interfering with U.S. trade, this policy backfired:
The Embargo of 1807
Which Canadian Band wrote the song "Rockstar"?
Nickelback
Where did Washington station his army at for the winter of 1777?
Who was the foreigner that helped train his soldiers?
Valley Forge, Baron Von Steuben
Which amendment reserves the powers not explicitly given to the federal government in the Constitution, to the states?
10th Amendment
In the Constitution, which provision in Article I Section 8 allows congress to make laws that help uphold what is already explicitly stated in the Constitution?
Necessary and Proper Clause (Elastic Clause)
- Power to make laws which shall be necessary and proper
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John Adams' popularity and approval as president fell after he signed what into law?
Alien & Sedition Acts
______________ led the Americans in the Battle of _______________, where they would destroy _______________.
William Henry Harrison
Tippecanoe
Prophetstown
What McDonald's item is known as "Le Royal" in France?
Quarter Pounder
What was the final major battle of the Revolution where the Americans emerged victorious?
What officially brought an end to the war?
Battle of Yorktown
Treaty of Paris 1783
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What did Alexander Hamilton want to do that Thomas Jefferson was against, in terms of his financial plan? Why was T.J. against this?
Hamilton: Create a national bank
Jefferson: It is not explicitly stated in the Constitution, so there should not be a bank.
What makes the Constitution the 'Supreme Law of the land'?
The Supremacy Clause
What is Judicial Review?
Marbury v. Madison
Judicial Review: Power of the Supreme Court to determine if the actions of the legislative and executive branches are consistent with the Constitution.
What was suggested at the Hartford Convention?
Secession from the U.S. (New England States)
What is formed when light is bent by layers of hot air?
a Mirage
General __________ of the British Army had a strategy to __________________ the colonies, which did not go as planned after the Battle of Saratoga concluded.
John Burgoyne - divide & Conquer
During the Whiskey Rebellion, the people of Pittsburgh declared that everyone would do what? What did Washington do in response?
Stop paying the tax
Sent the 13,000 troops to end the rebellion
List 3 similarities that the national government had under the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution:
Declare War
Create Law
Provisions for Statehood
Both require the return of fugitive slaves
Make provisions for future amendments
What was the result of the Election of 1800? Since there was no majority in the Electoral college, which body of government had to decide the winner of the election?
Thomas Jefferson - Pres., Aaron Burr- Vice Pres.
House of Representatives made the decision
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What territorial changes were made after the War of 1812 concluded and the Treaty of Ghent was signed?
TRICK QUESTION: No territorial changes were made
Which country hosts the World Ice Golf Championship?
Greenland