Revolution & New Nation U2 Flashcards

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When and where did the French and Indian war begin?

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1754-1763 in North America.

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What were the French and British fighting for?

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Fighting over land.

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What happened to the British at the battle of fort Duquesne on July 9, 1755?

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British general Braddock is amushed

Washington lead

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Who won the French and Indian war?

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The British

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2 results of the French and Indian war

SIGNIFICANCE

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British wins
The British got all the land east of the Mississippi

British go in debt need money and are forced to tax regulate trade

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How salutary neglect affected the colonies

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The colonies became use to the self government and open trade

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How was the stamp act different then all the other acts passed by the British?

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The stamp act was the one that affected more people

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Purpose and significance of the stamp act congress

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Against new British taxation issued a declaration of rights and grievances

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Popular phrase Americans used

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No taxation without presentation

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What caused the Boston tea party?

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They got taxes

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Importance of the Boston tea party

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Started the American revolution

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British response to the Boston tea party

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Intolerable acts

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Years of the revolutionary war

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1775-1783

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What battles started the revolutionary war?

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Battles of Lexington and concord

Battle of bunker hill

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Famous quote from the first battle of the revolutionary war

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“Shot head round the world”

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Importance of the battle of bunker hill

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Victory for the British

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Who wrote the main text of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Main idea of the Declaration of Independence

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Government by the people

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Battle of Saratoga turning point

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The French join America

20
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Importance of battle of Yorktown

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Washington pins cornwalls down on the peninsula of Yorktown

Last major battle of the war

Great Britain wants to discuss peace with America

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3 terms of the treaty of Paris 1783

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British influenced by the French to offer generous peace terms

British recognition of American independence

Acquisition for all the land

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Influences of the founding fathers as they created the countries 1st constitution

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Albany plan of union
Iroquois confederation
John Locke, natural rights
Barón de montesquieu, separation of power
Magna Carta, took power away from a single ruler

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Articles of confederation

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Nations first constitution

The articles were strong on paper but weak in practice.

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Weakness of the articles of confederation

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No standing military

No power tax

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Shays rebellion
Shows how weak the government was under the articles
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Whiskey rebellion
Washington puts down the rebellion and show that the nation will act in a time of crisis
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George Washington un constitutional convention
He is the president of the convention
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"Father of the American constitution" | 3 reasons why
James Madison Madison writes notes Told us what takes place behind closed doors A large part of the constitution comes from Madison's thoughts of government
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4 major debates of the constitutional convention
Congressional representation How much power to the executive branch How much power should the federal government have How will we protect individuals
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"New" constitution and why
Federalist, written by Madison, Hamilton and jay. Analyzed and urged the adaptation of the new constitution
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Against "new" constitution and why
Antifederalist, felt the central government was too strong | Pushed for a bill of rights to protect the individuals freedom
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Washingtons 1st cabinet
Sec of state- Thomas Jefferson Tec of treasury- Henry Knox Sec of war- Alexander Hamilton Attorney general- Edmund Randolph
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Washingtons major influences to the office of the president
Two term limits Established the selection of the cabinet Policy of American neutrality and isolationism
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Landmark case of Marbury v. Madison establish
The power of judicial review
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Alexander Hamilton economic focus for the new country
Wanted to create financially stability and credit of the new government
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3 parts of Alexander Hamilton economic plan for the county
Wanted the new federal government to pay the war debt to foreign bank and America hand holders Wanted to federal government to assume all state debts from the war Created a national bank
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Goals for the Federalist Party
Wanted a strong central government The nations economy should depend less on farming and more on manufacturing, shipping and commerce Wanted to interpret the Constitution loosely
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List the goals of the Republican Party
Said states should retain the authority The nations economy should be based on agriculture Wanted to interpret the Constitution strictly
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Give a brief description of the American society at this time period
Property owners, white man African-American, majority are slaves with no rights Native Americans, are being killed and move off their land Woman, have few rights.