History T1 Exam Flashcards
Who created the political cartoon Join, or Die.
Benjamin Franklin created the political cartoon Join, or Die in 1754.
Why was the cartoon Join or Die made?
It was made to convince colonists to join the French and Indian war.
Why did Paul Revere make the drawing of the Boston Massacre?
To make people think that the British were the villains and the colonists were just the victims. The first person who died was Crispus Attucks.
In Pennsylvania, the federal government placed a tax on American goods. What was this rebellion called?
The Whiskey Rebellion.
What compromise was reached at the Constitutional Convention that was a combination of the Virginia and New Jersey Plan?
The Great Compromise was a compromise made that would give each state a vote depending on the population of the state and two senators
What is the 3/5 Compromise?
A compromise that made each slave worth 3/5 of a vote in deciding numbers in House of Representatives.
What battle was The Star Spangled Banner written during.
Francis Scott Key wrote The Star Spangled Banner during the battle of Fort Mchenry.
What is the legislative branch?
The legislative branch consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
What is impressment?
The kidnapping of American sailors and forcing them into the British Navy.
What did Washington warn against in his Farewell Address?
Entangling political alliances and opposing political parties.
What is the Bill of Rights?
The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments in the Constitution that outlines freedoms and rights that the people have.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson and declared independence for the US.
What is the U.S. Constitution?
An outline of rights, freedoms, and protections for the citizens.
What was Thomas Paine’s Common Sense
A pamphlet that encouraged a Revolution against Great Britain
What was the War of 1812
- Started because of British impressment of American sailors
- Washington, D.C. was burned
- Ended with respect for U.S, increase in US manufacturing and decline in Native American resistance.
