All Flashcards
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 1776.
What was the significance of the French and Indian War?
Led to British war debt and increased control over the colonies, fostering resentment.
What was the Boston Tea Party?
A protest where colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor to protest British taxation policies.
What was the XYZ Affair?
A diplomatic incident between France and the US in the late 1790s, involving French officials demanding bribes before negotiations.
What was the impact of the Stamp Act?
It sparked widespread colonial protests against taxation without representation.
What was the effect of the Intolerable Acts?
They further fueled colonial anger and resistance, leading to increased calls for independence.
What was the significance of the Constitutional Convention?
It led to the creation of the US Constitution, establishing a stronger federal government.
What was the impact of the Bill of Rights?
Guaranteed individual liberties and appeased Anti-Federalists, leading to broader support for the Constitution.
What were the key events of Washington's presidency?
Setting precedents for future leaders, dealing with domestic and foreign policy issues.
When did the Revolutionary War take place?
1775-1783
Compare the Articles of Confederation and the US Constitution.
Articles: Weak central government, states had more power. Constitution: Stronger federal government, system of checks and balances.
Compare the Federalists and Anti-Federalists.
Federalists: Supported strong central government. Anti-Federalists: Favored states' rights and individual liberties.
Define 'No Taxation Without Representation'.
Colonists' belief that they shouldn't be taxed without representation in British Parliament.
What are Republican Ideals?
Emphasis on liberty, popular sovereignty, and the rule of law.
Define Popular Sovereignty.
The principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people, who are the source of all political power.
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments to the US Constitution, guaranteeing individual liberties.
Define 'Checks and Balances'.
A system where different branches of government limit each other's power.
What is the Stamp Act?
A British tax on legal documents, newspapers, and other printed materials in the colonies.
Define the Intolerable Acts.
British laws passed to punish Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party, including closing Boston Harbor.
What is the US Constitution?
The document outlining the structure and principles of the US government, establishing a system of checks and balances.
Define 'Federalists'.
Those who supported the ratification of the US Constitution and a stronger central government.
Define 'Anti-Federalists'.
Those who opposed the ratification of the US Constitution, favoring stronger state governments and protection of individual rights.