Section 2 - Early History Flashcards
What Virginian Patriot said “Give me Liberty or give me death?”
Patrick Henry
Who were the Sons of Liberty?
Patriots who led actions to overthrow British rule.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson & Second Continental Congress committee
When and where was the the Declaration adopted?
July 4, 1776 in Philadelphia
What is a constitution?
Written plan for the government
What was the first government of the US?
Articles of Confederation
Why were the articles so weak?
Colonies didn’t want the government to have too much power
Name 2 weaknesses under the articles of confederation
- no power to tax so no money
- no national government
When did the constitutional convention meet?
May - September 1787
Who served as president for the convention?
George Washington
What is the name of the building in which the convention met?
Independence Hall
In what city did the convention meet?
Philadelphia
Which plan favored the large states?
Virginia plan
Which plan favored the small states?
New Jersey plan
How many states are needed to ratify before the constitution went into effect?
9
Which amendments make up the Bill of Rights?
1-10
In why year did the bill of rights go into affect?
1791
How many articles does the constitution have?
7
How many amendments are there?
27
Who is considered as “The father of the Constitution?”
James Madison
Which article of the Constitution describes the legislative branch?
1
What is the purpose of the preamble?
Explain the purpose of the constitution
The preamble begins with what 7 words?
We the people of the United States
What’s the name of the the war in which the colonies won their independence form England?
American Revolution
