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100

Who led the Corps of Discovery expedition to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory in 1804?

Meriwether Lewis & William Clark

100

What is a two-party system?

A political system in which two political parties dominate the government

100

Where was the first Battle of the American Revolution?

Battle of Lexington & Concord

100

How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution?

9! a 2/3 majority was required in Article VII to ratify the Constitution

100

What was neutrality?

George Washington's stated foreign affairs policy that the USA would be neutral in foreign conflicts; this will be continued by his successors and used as US's international policy until WWI!

200
Who served as the first Secretary of the Treasury, explained his economic theories in Report on Public Credit, and would favor a loose interpretation of the Constitution?

Alexander Hamilton

200

What is Federalism?

A key idea of the US Constitution that states the federal government shares power with state and local governments

200

When was the Declaration of Independence formally adopted?

July 4, 1776

200

What are the requirements to serve as a member of the US Senate?

at least 30 years of age,

a 9+ year citizen, and

a resident of the state they wish to represent

200

Why did the US capital change to Washington DC?

As a compromise to convince Southerners & Democratic Republicans to support Hamilton's Economic Plan in the 1790s

300
Who was the son of an aristocratic family, French officer at age 13, commander of Continental troops from 1779-1781, and hero of the American AND French Revolutions?

Marquis de Lafayette

300

What were war hawks?

Many members of Congress in 1810 who wanted war against Britain to go "on to Canada!"

300

Where did the Constitutional Convention meet?

Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
300

What are the two steps to amending the Constitution as laid out by Article V?

Proposal and Ratification
300

What were the four original positions in Washington's Cabinet?

Secretary of State

Secretary of the Treasury

Secretary of War

Attorney General

400
Who was a Shawnee chief who led the tribal alliance opposing American expansion in the Ohio Valley and negotiated for British support of the pan-Indian resistance?

Tecumseh

400

What were the Alien & Sedition Acts?

a series of 4 laws passed during John Adams's presidency meant to scare immigrants and punish Democratic-Republican party members for opposing Federalist aims

400

When did the first US government under the Constitution go into effect? (ie - when was it organized & our first government inaugurated?)

1789

400

What are two goals of the Preamble to the US Constitution?

to form a more perfect Union, 

establish Justice, 

insure domestic Tranquility, 

provide for the common defense, 

promote the general Welfare, and 

secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity,

400

Name 5 states that will be organized from the Louisiana Territory.

Areas once part of Louisiana form six states in their entirety: Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, and Oklahoma; 

most of the states of Louisiana, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado; 

and sections of New Mexico and Texas.

500
Who was an American Revolution veteran and led a tax protest of western Massachusetts farmers in 1786 and 1787 and showed the central government couldn’t put down an internal rebellion?

Daniel Shays

500

What was the final battle of the American Revolution that lasted from 28 Sept.-18 Oct. 1781 and saw coordinated US & French efforts as Washington blocked Cornwallis by land and French forces led by Adm. Rochambeau blocked Cornwallis by sea?

The Siege of Yorktown

500

Where did the Adams - Onis treaty change the US borders?

1. Florida! New land for US

2. Confirmed US border w/ Spain along Western Texas & Rocky Mountains

500

What idea did the Supreme Court case Marbury vs. Madison (1803) establish?

Judicial Review - states that the Supreme Court has the power to strike down laws and executive actions it deemed unconstitutional

500

Name five freedoms protected in the Bill of Rights.

  • First Amendment: Freedom of religion, freedom of speech and the press, the right to assemble, the right to petition government.
  • Second Amendment: The right to form a militia and to keep and bear arms.
  • Third Amendment: The right not to have soldiers in one's home.
  • Fourth Amendment: Protection against unreasonable search and seizure.
  • Fifth Amendment: No one can be tried for a serious crime unless indicted (accused) by a grand jury. No one can be forced to testify against herself or himself. No one can be punished without due process of law. People must be paid for property taken for public use.
  • Sixth Amendment: People have a right to a speedy trial, to legal counsel, and to confront their accusers.
  • Seventh Amendment: People have the right to a jury trial in civil suits exceeding $20.
  • Eighth Amendment: Protection against excessive bail (money to release a person from jail), stiff fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.
  • Ninth Amendment: Because there are so many basic human rights, not all of them could be listed in the Constitution. This amendment means that the rights that are enumerated cannot infringe upon rights that are not listed in the Constitution.
  • Tenth Amendment: Powers not given to the federal government by the Constitution belong to the states or the people.