Period 3 (1754–1800) Flashcards
Mod 3-6
The main figure associated with the Federalists was…
Ms. Matton
Alexander Hamilton
Mod 3-6
The main figure associated wtih the Anti-Federalists was…
Ms. Matton
Thomas Jefferson
Mod 3-3
Which political pamphlet was known for inciting increased support for revolution amongst the colonists, condemning King George III for his lack of leadership?
Ms. Matton
Thomas Paine’s Common Sense
Module 3-7
What state was the one one to use its constitution to abolish slavery?
Parker C
Vermont
Module 3-7
Why did veteran farmers struggle in the post - war economy?
Parker C
Because they never received compensation for their time served.
Module 3-4
Who was Deborah Sampson and how did she contribute to the Revolution?
Edward Sanchez
She was an ex-indentured servant who disguised herself as a man to fight in the continental army.
Module 3-5
What was the first US document with plans for national gov.?
Edward Sanchez
Articles of Confederation
Module 3-4
Which battle led to the surrendering of the British?
Edward Sanchez
Battle of Yorktown
Module 3-4
Why did the Continental Army struggle so much in the beginning of the war?
Ian Marin
Because many of the soldiers were poorly trained, and many deserted because they believed New Yorkers should defend their own city; Washington wanted to do so for the New Yorkers.
Module 3-4
Why did France ally with America?
Lane Buchanan
France had a long rivalry with Britain. America also agreed to defend French territories in the Caribbean.
Module 3-5
What were the Northwest Ordinances?
Ian Marin
The Northwest Ordinances split up the Northwest Territory into states and gave conditions for statehood in the U.S. States above the Northwest Ordinances abolished slavery.
Module 3-6
Which states did the electoral college favor?
Leo Griscom
It favored smaller states, as each state, regardless of population, had equal power in the electoral college.
Module 3-8
What four departments did Persident George Washington establish?
Claire Lim
State, war, treasury, and justice.
Module 3-8
How did Hamilton play a major role in establishing a new government?
Claire Lim
He formed the Bank of the United States, which established the nation’s credit, and rasied revenue for the nation.
Module 3-5
Why did conflicts happen with Natives after the Revolution?
Ian Marin
Because the farmers wanted to expand onto their land, which they fought for, but Natives were occupying that area, so conflicts ensued.
Module 3-6
what were the federalist papers
Rio Chavez
85 essays written by federalists Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, published in newspapers throughout the US to help promote the ratification of the Constitution
Module 3-5
Why was the Second Treaty of Paris significant?
Lane Buchanan
The U.S. and Britain formally ended the American Revolution by signing this treaty.
Module 3-7
What were the Tammany societies, which promoted patriotism and republicanism in the late eighteenth century named after?
Ana Edwards
A Delaware Chief called Tammend
Module 3-7
Why did Americans push for the founding of new colleges based on republican ideals?
Ana Edwards
After independence, many Americans worried that these institutions were tainted by British and aristocratic influences
Module 3-7
What forced many Americans to negotiate the inequalities at home?
Ana Edwards
Declaration of Independence
Module 3-6
What was the Constitutional Convention
Rio Chavez
A meeting in Pennslyvania to draft the constitution for the United States. It established the foundation of United states government by creating executive, legislative, and judgicial branches.
Module 3-7
As the U.S.’s borders expanded how did white Americans find ways to incorporate and “civilize” American Indians?
Alexis Limary
- Several denominators sent missionaries, ministers, and teachers to educate the Seneca, Cherokee, and other tribes
- A few American Indian students went to American colleges to be trained as ministers and teachers to teach their own people
Module 3-7
What was republican motherhood and who was it proposed by?
Alexis Limary
- Supported women’s education so that they could instruct their sons in principles of republican government
- 1787 Benjamin Rush (“Essay on Female Education”)
Module 3-7
How did slavery laws change in the southern states?
Alexis Limary
- Several states prohibited importation of enslaved people from Africa
- Few slave holders emancipated slaves after the war or in their will
- Southern legislators made it difficult for slaveholders to free enslaved people and for free blacks to remain in the region
Module 3-1
Who are some examples of Native American groups that side with the French during the French and Indian War?
Noelle Peralta
Some examples were the Delaware, Huron, Miami, or Shawnee.
Module 3-1
How did the British gain soldiers to fight their wars?
Noelle Peralta
Colonial men were forced to fight for Britain via impressment. Here, they faced brutal conditions with malnourishment and disease.
Module 3-1
3.1
Who fought in the Seven years war?
Noelle Peralta
The Seven Years War between Great Britain and the French, but also included the natives.
Mod 3-2
How were americans represented in British Parliament?
Valerie Meza
Through virtual representation. This meant that Britain’s claimed direct representation of colonists was unnecessary because Britain’s were already representing them
Module 3-2
What group was established in Massachusetts to spread concerns and reports to colonist leaders?
Valerie Meza
Committee of correspondence
Module 3-3
What act extended the boundaries of quebec into ohio?
Valerie Meza
The quebec act-1774:extended extended quebec into areas of the Ohio river valley that american colonists wanted to settle in
3.5
What did John Jay do?
phillip skarbek
Jay’s Treaty which eventually calmed British disputes, helped write federalist papers and constitution
3.4
What was the US’s response to the french revolution? what proclamation?
phillip skarbek
Neutrality Proclamation (1793)
Remained uninvolved
Mod 3-3
Who were the loyalists?
Grace W.B.
Colonial supporters of the British during the American Revolution.
Mod 3-2
What was the Stamp Act and how did colonists react to it?
Grace W.B.
1765 act of Parliament that imposed a duty on all transactions involving paper items. The Stamp Act prompted widespread, coordinated, protests and was eventually repealed.
Mod 3-5
What is Shays’s Rebellion?
Grace W.B.
1786 rebellion by western Massachusetts farmers caused primarily by economic hardships in the aftermath of the American Revolution.
Module 3-5
What were the Articles of Confederation?
Ethan Xia
A plan for the US government proposed by the Continental Congress that was ratified in 1781. It limited the power of the national government to avoid tyranny.
Mod 3-2
Which acts were commonly called the Intolerable Acts?
Ben Volk
The Coercive Acts
Mod 3-3
Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill important?
Ben Volk
It allowed the British to maintain control of Boston although they suffered twice as many losses as the patriots
Mod 3-3
Which American Indian group supported the British in the War?
Ben Volk
The Mohawk
Module 3-2
What was the name of the British colonial policy that relaxed supervision on colonial affairs?
Jadon Olson
Salutary Neglect
