the first written constitution of the United States, ratified in 1781. It established a weak central government where states retained significant power and independence.
articles of confederation
protects individual rights and liberties against the government. freedoms like speech, religion, the press, and the right to bear arms. It also limits government power, including the right to privacy and fair treatment under due process
what did bill of rights do
supported the new Constitution, arguing for a stronger national government to address the issues of the Articles of Confederation
what where federalists
opposed the Constitution, fearing it would lead to tyranny and lacked adequate protections for individual rights and state sovereignty
what where ant federalists
clash between the United States and the Soviet Union, as well as disagreements over the future of post-war Europe, particularly Eastern Europe
the start of the cold war
to address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and establish a more effective and balanced government
why was the constitution written
strong sense of loyalty and devotion to one’s nation or nation-state, often placing that loyalty above other individual or group interests
nationalism
the peace treaty that officially ended World War I between Germany and the Allied Powers
what was treaty of versailles
organization established after World War I to prevent future wars by promoting international cooperation and resolving disputes peacefully
what was the league of nations
It aimed to provide relief, recovery, and reform by addressing unemployment, revitalizing the economy, and preventing future depressions.
what was the goal for the new deal
a long conflict fought between North and South Vietnam, fueled by the Cold War and the struggle between communism and capitalism
start of the Vietnam war
he was president of the US and helped draft the Declaration of Independence, and negotiated the Treaty of Paris that ended the Revolutionary War
John adams
played a role in establishing religious freedom, founding the University of Virginia, and doubling the size of the country through the Louisiana Purchase.
Thomas jefferson
primarily known for the Monroe Doctrine, a foreign policy statement that warned European powers not to interfere in the affairs of the Western Hemisphere.
James Monroe
He is also remembered for his controversial policies, including the Indian Removal Act and
Andrew jackson
held in 1848, is widely considered the starting point of the organized women’s rights movement in the United States
what was Seneca falls
a period in U.S. history from 1865 to 1877, followed the Civil War and focused on reintegrating Southern states into the Union and addressing the legal and social status of African Americans.
what was the reconstruction era
the acquisition of territory from France by the United States in 1803. It involved the purchase of approximately 828,000 square miles of land west of the Mississippi River
what was the Louisiana purchase
prohibited American ships from trading with foreign nations
the embargo act
declared that the United States would not take sides in the ongoing conflict between France and Great Britain following the French Revolution
proclamation of neutrality
prohibited British colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains
the proclamation of 1763
a principle of government where different branches have powers to limit each other, preventing any one branch from becoming too powerful
checks and balances
the …….government has specific powers outlined in the Constitution
the national goverment
why did the U.S want a weak central goverment
They had fear that a strong gov would be to over powered and start another war
