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22 Cards in this Set
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The Articles of Confederation |
America's first constitution, it was ineffective in many ways. It did not give the federal government any power. The states had too much power and made all of their own decisions. |
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Constitutional Convention |
Convention was held because it was time for a new constitution / new government. Two plans were proposed: New Jersey Plan & Virginia Plan |
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New Jersey Plan |
Proposed a one house Congress where each state got one vote. |
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Virginia Plan |
Proposed a two-house Congress where states were represented by population. |
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The Great Compromise |
-Created a two-house Congress -Senate & House of Representatives -Each state gets 2 Senators -Seats in the House of Representatives are awarded based on population |
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Ratified |
Approved |
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Preamble |
Is the introduction of the constitution. It sets the goals of the document. |
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Antifederalists |
People who refused to ratify the Constitution because they feared an abusive government. They insisted a Bill of Rights be added. |
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Bill of Rights |
First ten amendments to the Constitution. |
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System of Checks in Balances |
Prevents any one branch of the government from becoming too powerful (provided by Constitution). |
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Constitution |
Outlines a federal system of government where power is shared between federal and state government. |
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George Washington |
First president of the United States. He established the power of the Federal Government. He let citizens know that rebellion against the government was unacceptable. |
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Whiskey Rebellion |
Farmers in Pennsylvania protesting a new tax on grain. The US military was sent in. |
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John Adams |
The second President. |
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Thomas Jefferson |
The third President. He purchased the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon Bonaparte of France. |
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James Madison |
A president of the United States. During his presidency, America defended itself against Britain in the War of 1812. |
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War of 1812 |
Fought between the British and the US. US won and gained statues in the world. |
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Industrial Revolution |
The US adopted a manufacturing system. Spread from England. |
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Factory System |
Allowed for quick production of new goods. "Steps" were brought together in one place to create a product. |
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Canal System |
Helped ship new products to new markets quickly. |
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Andrew Jackson |
The 7th president. His heroism during the War of 1812 helped secure his election in 1829. His presidency is marked by the Trail of Tears. |
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Trail of Tears |
Forced Cherokee natives from their homelands in Georgia and Tennessee across the Mississippi. The Cherokee lost their land and thousands were killed by disease & malnourishment. |
