Unit 3 Vocab

Question 1

stamp act

Answer 1

It required colonists to pay a tax represented by a stamp on papers, documents, and playing cards. Of 1765. An act of Great British Parliament against American colonists. It was imposed to help pay for the British troops stationed in American during the Seven Years War.

Question 2

bill of rights

Answer 2

Written by James Madison. The first 10 amendments of the constitution. Ratified December 1791. Written in New York City. It guaranteed individual rights and liberties and the satisfaction of Anti- Federalists

Question 3

alexander hamilton

Answer 3

Founding father, first secretary of treasury. Organized national bank, handled country’s finances, and established the first debt. Served from 1989-1795. He was important because he was a major political figure and helped draft the Constitution.

Question 4

articles of confederation

Answer 4

Written by John Dickenson. The first American constitution. Established 1776. In Philadelphia. It created a loose confederacy with a weak central government and more power to the states.

Question 5

coercive acts

Answer 5

Set of laws consequential to the Boston Tea Party. Passed by British Parliament. Of 1774. Boston was the focus due to it being the center of resistance. Meant to break the bay and warn other colonies of rebellious behavior.