Unit #2- Benchmark #2- Study Guide Flashcards
This was the first Constitution of the United States:
The Articles of Confederation
What farmers’ rebellion showed the weakness of America’s first government?
Shay’s Rebellion
Who was the leader of the Federalists, the first Secretary of the Treasury, & was the key author of the Federalist Papers?
Alexander Hamilton
The three separate branches of the Federal Government _________ the power of the other. This is to prevent any branch from having too much power.
Check
This was the plan that wanted an equal number of representatives from each state.
New Jersey Plan
This was the plan that wanted representatives in the legislative to be divided according to population.
The Virginia Plan
This founding document protects our Natural Rights as American citizens.
The Bill of Rights
The freedom of speech, press, and religion is protected by this Amendment.
The First Amendment
What brought the Virginia Plan & the New Jersey Plan together to form our legislative branch?
The Great Compromise
Who was the leader of the Anti-Federalists?
- The Anti-Federalists demanded the inclusion of the Bill of Rights.
- The Anti-Federalists were worried about the new government becoming too powerful.
Thomas Jefferson
Where do our rights come from?
Nature- We are born with Natural Rights
What is the Law of Nature
Reason
Where does our government get power from?
People- The consent of the governed
What economic factor caused many young men in the cities to become politically active?
High Unemployment
Why is the first shot fired at the Battle of Lexington & Concord called: “The Shot Heard Around the World.”
It started the American Revolutionary War
It started a series of revolutions around the world.
