Critical Period, 1783-1789 Flashcards

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In 1783, this treaty ended the American Revolution and the British recognized American independence.

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Treaty of Paris 1783

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The Treaty of Paris of 1783 created which borders for the newly recognized United States.

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West - Mississippi
North - Great Lakes
South - Spanish Florida

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In 1786, this rebellion sparked frustrations in Massachusetts backcountry farmers who were losing their farms. This convinced American leaders that the Articles was too weak and needed a stronger government.

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Shay’s Rebellion

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This backcountry farmer led a rebellion in the United States because he wanted to end farm foreclosures, end imprisonment for debt, reduce high taxes, and increase paper money.

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Daniel Shays

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In a meeting in 1786, Alexander Hamilton asked the states to send delegates to meet one year later in Philadelphia to change the Articles of Confederation.

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Annapolis Convention

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In 1787, this was the name given to the meeting in Philadelphia for the purpose of creating a constitution that could raise an army, collect taxes, and regulate commerce.

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Constitutional Convention

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Who is considered the “Father of the Constitution?”

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James Madison

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This is known as the division of powers between the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of the our government.

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Separation of Powers

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This is a system in which each branch of government can check the power of the other branches.

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Checks and Balances

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This government position must enforce laws, can veto acts of Congress, serves a 4 year term, and originally had no term limit.

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President

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This body of government makes laws.

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Congress

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Did the U.S. Constitution allow slavery?

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Yes

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This was the system in which the president would be chosen by electors, not voters. Its purpose was to safeguard against direct popular vote. Founders feared mob rule.

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Electoral College

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The U.S. Constitution contains rules to remove the president, which is referred to as what?

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Impeachment

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This is the division of power between the federal and state governments.

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Federalism

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This compromise created a bicameral legislature (two houses). The New Jersey Plan and the Virginia Plan would both be used to form the legislative branch.

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Great Compromise

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Which house is based on equal representation and are elected by state legislatures?

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Senate

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Which house is based on population and are voted on by citizens?

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House of Representatives

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This compromise allowed for slaves to be counted for the purpose of representation and taxation.

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3/5 Compromise

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This compromise allowed for Congress to place tariffs (taxes) on imports, but not on exports.

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Commercial Compromise

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This clause in the U.S. Constitution is an ambiguous and vague power for the federal government. It states, “Congress can do what’s proper and necessary.”

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Elastic Clause (Implied Powers)

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Which branch of government has the power to tax, regulate commerce, declare war, raise an army? This branch is also made up of a bicameral legislature: Senate and House of Representatives.

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Legislative Branch

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Which branch contains the Commander in Chief, carries out laws, makes treaties with consent, and appoints judges?

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Executive Branch

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Which branch contains the Supreme Court?

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Judicial Branch

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The U.S. Constitution can be amended. What does amend mean?
Change
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Between 1787-1788, the debates between these two groups over the ratification of the U.S. Constitution would give rise to the two-party system?
Federalists vs. Antifederalists
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This group supported the Constitution and a strong central government.
Federalists
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This group feared a strong central government.
Antifederalists
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Name a few of the concerns of the Antifederalists concerning the Constitution.
Government would become tyrannical, President would be too powerful, Congress will levy heavy taxes, A standing army, Overpower individual states, Violate individual rights
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Between 1787-1788, these essays were written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay to persuade states to support the ratification of the Constitution.
Federalist Papers
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The Antifederalists finally agreed to support the ratification of the U.S. Constitution after the Federalists promised to add what?
Bill of Rights
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These first ten amendments protected basic American freedoms.
Bill of Rights
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Which amendment protects freedom of religion, speech, press, rights of assembly and petition?
1st Amendment
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Which amendment prohibits the quartering of troops?
3rd Amendment
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Which amendment protects the right to bear arms?
2nd Amendment
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Which amendment states that citizens can not be deprived of life, liberty, property?
5th Amendment
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Which amendment protects against illegal search and seizure?
4th Amendment
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Which amendment prohibits excessive fines and cruel and unusual punishment?
8th Amendment
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Which amendment provides for the right to a speedy and fair trial?
6th Amendment
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Which amendment guarantees trial by jury?
7th Amendment
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Which amendment states that rights are not limited to what is written?
9th Amendment
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Which amendment states the powers not delegated to the U.S. are reserved to the states? (States Rights)
10th Amendment
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This term refers to the belief that government should be based on the consent of the people.
Republican Government/Republicanism
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In what year was the U.S. Constitution ratified?
1789
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In what year was the Bill of Rights ratified?
1791