U.S History (Unit 1 and 2)

Question 1

Articles of Confederation

Answer 1

Weaknesses
- States have too much power
- No unity
- No army
- No uniform currency
- No power to tax citizens

Question 2

Shay’s Rebellion

Answer 2

Leads to the constitutional convention
- shows how the article of confederation don’t work

Question 3

Reasons for the Constitution Convention

Answer 3

• States have too much power
• Shay’s Rebellion
• ## Government needs to be revised

Question 4

Preamble

Answer 4

“WE THE PEOPLE”
- states the 6 goals of the Constitution

Question 5

Legislative Branch

Answer 5

Make laws

Question 6

Executive Branch

Answer 6

Enforce Laws

Question 7

Judicial Branch

Answer 7

Interpret Laws

Question 8

Federalism

Answer 8

Division of power between national and state government

Question 9

Separation of Power

Answer 9

Creates 3 Branch System

Question 10

Checks and Balances

Answer 10

Ensures non abuse of Power

Question 11

Flexibilty

Answer 11

The “Elastic Clause” allows congress to stretch their power when necessary

Question 12

Join, or, Die

Answer 12

French and Indian War
American Revolution

Question 13

The Stamp Act

Answer 13

Paper goods
“NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION”

Question 14

What are the 3 natural rights

Answer 14

Life
Liberty
Pursuit of Happiness

Question 15

Parts of the Declaration of Independence

Answer 15

Preamble
Declaration of Natural Rights
List of Grievances
Resolution of Independence