FREE RESPONSE FOR Unit 1 Chapter 1 Flashcards
What is the definition of Confederation?
Loosely associated states that agree to work together in certain instances
Primary author of Declaration of Independence and why it was written
Thomas Jefferson wrote the declaration of independence and it was written to
Claim the right of the colonists to separate from Great Britain.
Where did the declaration of independences key points come from
They came from the enlightenment principle specifically from John Locke
Explain the introduction of the declaration
The introduction of the declaration of independence said that if the people are taking a big stand to declare independence, then they will at least give the reasons why
Theory of government – describe natural rights, role of government, what people can do if government violates natural rights, and when it is appropriate to break away from the nation
The enlightenment principle says that natural rights are rights that people are born with that cannot be taken away, and it’s the government job to protect our natural rights and if the government violates our natural rights, then we have the right to break away from the nation
List three reasons why they left
He has mock trials for British soldiers, he has kept standing armies in the colonies during times of peace, he has cut off our trade internationally
What have the colonist attempted to do about this?
Colonist have repeatedly asked for changes and they have been ignored for years
Explain the conclusion paragraph of the declaration of independence
It stated that they are officially disassociating themselves from Great Britain and they have all of the powers Any other government has. The signers knew that they were committing treason and could’ve been killed.
Virginia plan
What was the strength of national government who would have benefited and describe the proposed legislative branch from the Virginia plan?
It was a strong national government that would have two legislative branch houses, but both be decided by population of each state. This means that larger states would have the most power in the legislative branch.
What was the strength of government who would have benefited and describe the proposed legislative branch of the New Jersey plan
It proposed a weak national government with a single house legislature with an equal number of members per state. This plan would benefit smaller states.
Describe the great compromise of the legislative branch
The compromise was to have a legislative branch with two houses, the House of Representatives will be determined by population, and the Senate would have an equal amount of representatives for each state.
What is the electoral college
The electoral college is used to select the president. The electoral college is made up of each state having as many votes as their senators and representatives.
Describe each of three agreements regarding slavery in that time
Slaves will be counted as 3/5 of a person, fugitive slaves will be returned to their masters, and they forbid the elimination of slave trade across the Atlantic ocean until 20 years had to elapsed.
How was the articles of confederation set up?
It was set up as the preamble, 13 articles, a conclusion and signatures. It was made so they could have an official way of law to govern
