History Test2 Dates and Lists Flashcards
September 17, 1787
The signing of the Constitution
- 55 members
- Alexander Hamilton and James Madison main authors
- included the great compromise and the 3/5 compromise
- 3 branches of government
- the Preamble “we the people”
Revolution of 1800
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War of 1812
divided into 3 phases
- northern: amercains burn the canadian parliament (owned by Britain)
- in the middle: British attack Washington DC and burn the White House & the Bombardment of Fort McHenry
- South: the battle at New Orleans led by Andrew Jackson big win
first 7 president
- George Washington
- John Adams
- Thomas Jefferson
- James Madison
- James Monroe
- John Quincy Adams
- Andrew Jackson
Why articles of Confederation failed
- economic policy: couldnt tax, regulate trade, or control currency
- National security: no military after peace treaty; threats from britian, indians, internal revolts
- weak federal government: no executive or judicial branch; congress could not enforce laws; no federal court to dispute issues between states
Powers of 3 branches of government
- legislative - congress: pass laws, confirm treaties & judges, declare war
- Executive - president: sign & carry laws, make treaties, appoint judges, be commander in chief
- judicial - supreme court: interpret laws
Basic contents of the first 10 amendments
- religion and speech
- bare arms
- protection from quartering troops
- unreasonable search and seizure
- due process, double jeopardy, self incrimination, private property
- trial by jury or other rights of the accused
- civil trial by jury
- prohibit excessive bail and cruel & unusual punishment
- protection of rights not specifically enumerated in the bill of rights
- powers of states and people
basic differences between federalists and Dem-Reps
Federalists:
- strong central gov.; broad view of constitution; pro business - support north cities - wealthy - pro british trade - control free speech
Dem-Reps:
- weak central gov,; pro farmers; support south; common (distrust the elites) - pro french trade - lots of free speech
Causes of the war of 1812
causes:
even after the retract of the embargo, Britian continued to mess with American ships; not only taking cargo but people as well; the kidnapping of any americains with a british name or accents (“impressment”); AND western problems with attacks from Indians (Tecumesh & Battle of tippecanoe)
Results of the war of 1812
- US gains respect as a major power (especially from britian and french)
- americans gain national pride and anthem
- end of the federalist parties
- indians lose huge amount of land (due to battles and treaty signing)
- andrew jackson becomes national hero
Differences between Democrats and Whigs
Whigs: supported the supremacy of Congress over the presidency and favored a program of modernization and economic protectionism. Democratic Republicans created the American System which created tariffs to protect industry, a national bank to foster commerce, and federal subsidies for internal improvements such as railroads and canals.
Democrats: worried that the economic modern market manipulation would lead to a rise in aristocrats. They believed in the common man which consisted of average wealth and occupation which was usually farming. They believed that the government should help these common folk to keep them driving the American economy and culture.
Compromise of 1820 (Missouri compromise)
- Missouri will be allowed in as a state slave
- however, to maintain balance, a free state must be introduced as well
- a line drawn at 36’30” parallel (the rest of the Louisiana purchase; will have to be slave free; right above Arkansas; Missouri would be the last state above that line)
