USH unit 2

Question 1

A political ideology emphasizing civic virtue and the public good over personal interests.

Answer 1

republicanism

Question 2

Rights inherent to all humans, often cited in Enlightenment thinking and in the Declaration of Independence.

Answer 2

Natural Rights

Question 3

The first constitution of the United States, which created a weak federal government.

Answer 3

Articles of Confederation

Question 4

A system of government where power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.

Answer 4

Federalism

Question 5

Mechanism to prevent any one branch of government from gaining too much power.

Answer 5

Checks and Balances

Question 6

Division of government responsibilities among branches to limit any one branch’s control.

Answer 6

Separation of Powers

Question 7

A series of essays promoting the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.

Answer 7

The Federalist Papers

Question 8

The first ten amendments to the Constitution, protecting individual liberties.

Answer 8

Bill of RIghts

Question 9

A constitutional agreement on how enslaved people would count for representation and taxation.

Answer 9

3/5 compromise

Question 10

Commander of the Continental Army and the first President of the United States.

Answer 10

Washington

Question 11

Principal author of the Declaration of Independence and third President.

Answer 11

TJeff

Question 12

Founding Father, a leading advocate for independence, and the second President.

Answer 12

John Adams

Question 13

Diplomat, inventor, and Founding Father who helped secure French support for the Revolution.

Answer 13

Franklin

Question 14

A Federalist leader who promoted the U.S. Constitution and developed early U.S. financial policies.

Answer 14

Hamilton

Question 15

Known as the “Father of the Constitution” and co-author of the Federalist Papers.

Answer 15

James Maddison

Question 16

Author of Common Sense, a pamphlet urging independence from Britain.

Answer 16

Thomas Paine

Question 17

King of Britain during the American Revolution.

Answer 17

King George III

Question 18

Co-author of the Federalist Papers and diplomat who helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris (1783).

Answer 18

John Jay

Question 19

Opponents of the Constitution’s ratification, who advocated for a Bill of Rights.

Answer 19

Anti-Federalists

Question 20

British edict forbidding colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.

Answer 20

Proclamation of 1763

Question 21

Deadly confrontation between British soldiers and colonists, increasing tensions.

Answer 21

Boston massacre 1770

Question 22

Colonial protest against the Tea Act, leading to punitive British measures.

Answer 22

Boston tea party 1773

Question 23

Meeting to organize resistance to British policies.

Answer 23

First continental congress 1774

Question 24

First battles of the American Revolution.

Answer 24

Lexington and concord 1775

Question 25

Turning point in the American Revolution, leading to French support.

Answer 25

Battle of saratoga 1777

Question 26

Treaty ending the American Revolutionary War and recognizing U.S. independence.

Answer 26

Treaty of Paris 1783

Question 27

Uprising by farmers in Massachusetts highlighting weaknesses of the Articles.

Answer 27

Shays’ Rebellion (1786-1787)

Question 28

Gathering to revise the Articles, resulting in the U.S. Constitution.

Answer 28

Constitutional Convention (1787