Nation Builders

Question 1

7 Years War

Answer 1

Between france and english. About land in North America. British won and got it

Question 2

the sugar act

Answer 2

Decreased taxes but enforced collection

Question 3

The stamp act

Answer 3

Direct taxes on Americans. (products)

Question 4

The quartering act

Answer 4

Americans were forced to take soldiers into their home

Question 5

The townshend act

Answer 5

Taxes placed upon common goods

Question 6

Mercantilism

Answer 6

The British government protected its merchants through trade barriers and taxes to maximize exports from and minimize imports to Britain.

Question 7

The Boston Massacre

Answer 7

Angry colonial mob protesting about taxes were shot by British soldiers. Six people died but it was exxagerated to gain more support

Question 8

The Boston Tea party

Answer 8

Britain removed all taxes except for that on tea. Colonizers masqueraded as natives and dumped the tea in the boston harbour. They were then punished by more taxes being placed on massachusets ( untolerable act)

Question 9

First continental congress

Answer 9

Colonial leaders meet in philadelphia to discuss their opression (1774)

Question 10

Second continental congress

Answer 10

They’re taking action and George Washington who lead the military delegated in France for help

Question 11

1776 Declaration of independence

Answer 11

Thomas Jefferson whrote it and sent it to England, July 4 1776. They mentioned rights of men, abolishing the bad government and wanted to choose their own.

Question 12

Articles of confederation

Answer 12

First attempt a confedaration that failed
- Central Government
- League of Leadership

Question 13

Central Government

Answer 13

In charge of foreign relations and war to settle disputes between stated. It had to be unanimous

Question 14

League of Leadership

Answer 14

One vote per state. State legislators choose congressman and the states must raise money for the central government

Question 15

New Constitution

Answer 15

It was made and took two years to be ratified. Many compromises were made to make a stronger central government

Question 16

The Three branches of The New Constitution

Answer 16

Executive branch
Legislative branch
Judicial branch

Question 17

Executive branch

Answer 17

Carries out the law. The President, vice-president and cabinet

Question 18

Legislative branch

Answer 18

They write the law. Consists of the congress, this is 100 senators, 2 from every state. Besides that there’s the house of represenatives (435 people, based nmbr ppl in state)

Question 19

Judicial branch

Answer 19

This branch Judges whether the law is constitutional. Its made of the supreme court who do the judicial review. There are nine who were appointed by the president

Question 20

Federalism

Answer 20

Power share between federal and state authorities

Question 21

Checks and balances

Answer 21

Each branch of government needs approval from another before changes are made.

Question 22

3/5 Compromise

Answer 22

During the first census to determine the number of Representatives to the House, slaves were counted as 3/5ths of a person.

Question 23

Bill of rights

Answer 23

The right to free speech.
The right to freedom of religion.
The right to a fair trial.
The right not to be searched or arrested without good reason

Question 24

2nd Amendment

Answer 24

The right to bear arms.

Question 25

13th Amendment

Answer 25

Abolition of slavery.

Question 26

19th Amendment

Answer 26

Women’s right to vote.

Question 27

Equal rights Amendment

Answer 27

Anti-discrimination laws.

Question 28

1st Amendment

Answer 28

Free: Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, Petition (1791)] (see explanation

Question 29

14th Amendment

Answer 29

No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States;

Question 30

15th Amendment

Answer 30

granted African American men the right to vote.

Question 31

18th Amendment

Answer 31

established the prohibition of alcohol in the United States.

Question 32

19th Amendment

Answer 32

The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.