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Unit 5 Les 1-3
New Nation, Industrial Revolution
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What was the first plan of government for America? | Articles of Confederation |
| What did each state print for itself that caused problems? | money |
| What could the government NOT collect under the Articles of Confederation? | taxes |
| Who could the government NOT pay under the Articles of Confederation? | lawmakers and soldiers |
| What was written after the Articles of Confederation because they were so weak? | Constitution |
| Who is known was the "Father of the Constitution?" | James Madison |
| What does the federal system mean? | national and state governments share powers |
| What are the first three words of the Constitution? | We the people |
| Who are the members of the Legislative branch? | Congress |
| Who are the members of the Executive branch? | President and his Cabinet |
| Who are the members of the Judicial branch? | Supreme Court and judges |
| What is the main role of the President? | to lead the military and enforce laws |
| What is the main role of Congress? | to make laws |
| What is the main role of courts and judges? | to make sure laws are fair |
| Who can veto or sign bills into laws? | President |
| Who approves Supreme Court members chosen by the President? | Congress |
| Who decides if laws take away people's rights? | Supreme Court |
| What does the Bill of Rights do? | guarantees liberties by the government to the people |
| What are amendments? | changes made to the Constitution |
| What are the first 10 amendments called? | Bill of Rights |
| Who was the first president of the U.S.? | George Washington |
| Who helped cut a trail through the Appalachians so Americans could move west? | Daniel Boone |
| How much did America pay for the Louisiana Territory from France? | $15 million |
| What was the Louisiana Purchase? | when America bought the Louisiana Territory from France |
| Who did Jefferson choose to explore the Louisiana Territory? | Meriwether Lewis and William Clark |
| What city is known as the "Gateway to the West?" | St. Louis |
| Who joined Lewis and Clark on their journey as a guide and interpreter? | Sacagawea |
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