Review sheet chapt. 2 colonies, democratic Flashcards
articles of confederation took effect when
1781
why did the Founders of the country have a gov. that limited fed. power?
scared to have monarchy of any kind
First continential Congress convences
1774
what were the articles of confederation
1st form of gov. that didnt work
mercantilism
economic theory of taking raw materials from colonies in return for manufactured goods
When was the declaration of independence signed?
1776
mayflower compact
allowed imigrants 2 make their own laws
Boston massacre
snowball fight led to death of five colonist
Stamp act
placed a tax on al paper goods sold in the colonies
Confederation
Staes united as one gov
New Hampshire ratifies the Constitution
1788
3/5th Comprimise
slaves were counted as 3/5ths of a vote & sometimes taxes on exports
French and indian war
result of this gave the british control of North America
the delegates to the constitutional convention were charged w/ revising the Articles of Confederation. Do you think the delegates were justified to ignore the instructions and create a new plan of gov.
yes, b/c original gov. wasnt working wll 4 people 2 have a chance 2 succeed
Establishment of Rhode ISland
Right to worship freely
Constitutional convention met when
1787
5 weaknesses of the rticles of Confederation
lack a cheif exceutive-no leadership
each tate had its own currency
no power to tax the states
no army or navy
couldnt enforce laws
addition of bill of rights
passes the constitution into the new. gov
what basic colonial rights did americans have
right 2 free speech and free asembly
boston tea party
closed the port of boston; took away the massachusetts charter
when did all 13 states have ratified the Constitution
1790
Moncarchy
one person in control such as the king
Northwest Prdiance of 1787
New states would be equal to 13 original states
Intolerable Act
placed taxed on lead,glass and tea
what are 3 basic parts of the Decleration of indepence
break up: intent-why its not you its me.
it’s over- eliminate ties w/ britian
great comprimise
use of pop. & represented equally
how did the colonial expierence of gov as english colonies impact the founders views of gov.
Didnt want a monacrchy b/c the taxes and unfair rules the king force upon them
Trade Comprimise
abolish slavery & taxes on exports
house of burgesses
first legislative assembly in the American Colonies
Represenative Gov
gov. run by representatives of the people
How did the mayflower compact and the fundamental orders of Connecticut contribute to colonial self-gov.
allowed people to make their own laws and have the power to elect someone to suport their opinions
what right did the colonist claim were violated by these new polices? Why did the british think they were reasonable to enact?
Freedom of speech b/c of stamp act on paper. British was protecting the colonies
who atteneded the constitutional convention
most founding fathers & other delegates
How did the British polices toward ruling the colonies change between 1763 and 1775
british policies started to strengthen by implying taxes an other ridiculos rules
second Contnental Congress convenes
1775
Maryland Act of toleration
allowed regions to worship who they wanted
Shay’s rebellion
farmers rebelled to keep banks from foreclosing their farms
