Period 3 -- Vocab

Question 1

Seven Years’/French and Indian War

Answer 1

A war fought in the colonies between the english and the French for posession of the Ohio River Valley. English won and the peace of Paris was negotiated.

Question 2

Taxation without representation

Answer 2

A slogan widely used by colonists to protest against British taxes and policies. Colonists should not be taxed unless they had representation in parliament who could advocate for them.

Question 3

Benjamin Franklin

Answer 3

Founding father. An early campaigner for American unity and served as the first US ambassador of France. Signed both the Dec of Independence and Constitution.

Question 4

Thomas Paine’s Common Sense

Answer 4

Published pamphlet that argued that the colonists should free themselves from British rule and establish an independent government based on enlightenment ideals that would protect natural rights.

Question 5

Declaration of Independence

Answer 5

The continental congress representing american colonies detailed its reasons for breaking political bonds with Great Britain. Drafted by Thomas Jefferson greatly influenced by John Locked

Question 6

American Revolution

Answer 6

War for independence of the thirteen colonies from Great Britain fought on American soil

Question 7

Loyalist Opposition

Answer 7

American colonists who remained in favor of British rule and loyal to crown. Persecuted by patriots supported by redcoats.

Question 8

Continental Army

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An army formed after the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War by the colonies. It was supplemented by local militias. Commander in Chief was George washington. The continental army aided the victory of America

Question 9

George Washington

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Father of his country crucial in fighting, creating, and leading the united states of america. A farmer, surveyor, and soldier who rose to command the colonial forces in the revolutionary war.

Question 10

Republican Motherhood

Answer 10

Idea that gave women more purpose to educate and nurture the future of America

Question 11

Articles of Confederation

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The first American constituion that established the US as a loose confederation of states with a weak congress and that it didn’t have the power to regulate commerce or collect taxes.

Question 12

Northwest Ordinance and Territory

Answer 12

Established a government for the northwest territory outlined the process for admitting a new state to the union and guaranteed that newly created states would be equal to the original thirteen states

Question 13

Constitutional COnvention

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The meeting of state delegates in Philadelphia called to revise the Articles of Confederation

Question 14

Constitution

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Document which established the organization function and powers of the government and is considered the supreme law of the land. Followed the articles of confederation adn was drafted at the constitutional convention.

Question 15

Anti-Federalists

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Wanted a weak central government and more power to the people, opposed the ratification of the constitution

Question 16

Federalists

Answer 16

Those who favored the constituion and wanted a strong central government.

Question 17

Federalist Papers

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A series of 85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay to promote the ratification of the United states constitution.

Question 18

Alexander Hamilton

Answer 18

founding father, chief of staff, promoter of the constitution, founder of the nations financial system, and founder of the first American political party

Question 19

James Madison

Answer 19

Us statemsman and political theorist. Father of the constitution because he was the primary author and the bill of rights and federalist papers

Question 20

Bill of Rights

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First ten amendments were added after its ratification as an addition to the main document which guarantees the protection of citizens rights freedom of speech religion press and other rights.

Question 21

Federalism

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A way of organizing a nation so that two or more levels of government have formal authority over the same area and people

Question 22

Separation of Powers

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A system that separated the powers of government into three separate branches to limit arbitrary excesses by the government.

Question 23

French Revolution

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Social and political revolution in france. Incited religious, economic and social changes in france. Toppled the monarchy and created a dilemma in the US as to whether they should help the people or the monarchy

Question 24

John Adams

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Second president of the US. Federalist. Responsible for the Sedition and alien acts

Question 25

XYZ Affair and Alien and Sedition Acts

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Allowed federal government to deport non citizens and punish American citizens who critisized the american government with imprisonment or a fine.

Question 26

Democratic Republicans

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Political party led by Thomas Jefferson. Supported by commoners and middle class. Strict interpretation of constitution. Pro-french. Distrusted the British. Farming should be the backbone of the economy.

Question 27

Thomas Jefferson

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3rd president. Favored limited central government. Chief drafter of declaration of independence. Approved of the Louisiana Purchase, promoted ideals of republicanism.

Question 28

The Farewell Address

Answer 28

Washington decided to retire after two terms "silent law" his farewell address was never delivered orally but was printed in many newspapers. Advised against permanent alliances.

Question 29

Whiskey Rebellion

Answer 29

Revolt of western Pennsylvania farmers against a tax on distilled spirits. Tax was proposed by Alexander Hamilton to raise revenue and assert federal authority. They resisted and formed a militia.