American Revolution

Question 0

Continental Congress

Answer 0

Cannot impose taxes on citizens
Unable to support military
Washington and Hamilton believed america needed to embrace more useful form of government based on their experience with un-useful Continental Congress

Question 1

Thomas Paine

Answer 1

Common Sense- provides rationale for american independence
American Crisis-
Builds up american revolution support

Question 2

Taxes

Answer 2

Represents power

Under the Articles of Confederation- power to tax is nonexistent

Question 3

Articles of Confederation

Answer 3

Loose confederation
Treaty of Paris- american gained independence 1783
Good with distribution and organization of land
But cannot impose taxes or regulate interstate commerce
Out of state plan- northwest and land ordinance
Cannot be changed without 100% agreement
Equal representation regardless of size/population

Question 4

Treaty of Paris

Answer 4

1783
Ended american revolution
Part of Articles of Confederation

Question 5

Northwest Ordinance 1787

Answer 5

Establishes a way to add on states
Provisions include
1. Freedom of religion
2. Did nor allow slavery to exist in new countries
(Dred Scott uses this to sue for freedom)
Need certain population and requirements (ohio)

Question 6

Alexander Hamilton and George Washington

James Madison

Answer 6

Called constitutional convention
Originally had called Annapolis Convention
Wanted to strengthen gov but prevent tyranny

Question 7

Constitutional Convention

Answer 7

George Washington was head of convention, most venerated hero

Question 8

Washington and Cinncinnatus connection

Answer 8

Cast aside option of becoming a dictator

Set an important precedent

Question 9

Constitution

Answer 9

Document that serves interest of nation but makes it difficult for a tyranny to rise
System of checks and balances
Antifederalists were opposed
Federalists were in support

Question 10

System of checks and balances

Answer 10

Three branches of government

Question 11

Federalists Papers

Answer 11

Hamilton, Madison, Jay

Convince people to adopt the constitution

Question 12

Connecticut Compromise

Great Compromise

Answer 12

Combining Virginia and New Jersey Plan
Two house legislature
Who?

Question 13

Hamilton

Federalist Party

Answer 13

Strong federal government

Question 14

Jefferson

Anti federalist

Answer 14

Weak

Question 15

Shay Rebellion 1784

Answer 15

Farmers in western Massachusetts
Drought, financial institutions closed on farmers
Led by Captain Daniel Shay
Attacked armory and began revolt against financial institutions
Hired state military to put down the revolt
Stimulated need for constitution, articles not strong enough

Question 16

Whiskey Rebellion 1784?

Answer 16

Showed strength of Constitution
Washington raised an army
Pennsylvania farmers protesting tax on whiskey
Dealt with by federal government, not rich merchants

Question 17

Greatest Strength constitution

Answer 17

Vague

Ability to adapt and change

Question 18

Joint stock company

Answer 18

Helped organize voyages to new world
Invested money to make a profit
Only need some source of revenue, then can invest
One way people got to the new world
Jamestown colony founded on this business model