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Unit 4 Hist. Test
Unit 4 Hist. Test 11/12
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Why is the year 1787 significant to American History? | Constitution was ratified |
| What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? | Little national power; too much state power |
| The three-fifths compromise at the Constitutional Convention concerned what major issue? | Representation and taxation of slaves |
| What was the result of the Great Compromise? | Small states are happy because in the Senate every state is equal.Large states are happy because House of Representatives is based on population. Bicameral Legislator. |
| Which colonial grievance led to the third amendment in the Constitution? | The colonists would not house or feed soldiers. |
| The Philadelphia Convention of 1787 is considered apart of what era? | Confederate to Constitution |
| The Federalist Papers were written in support of what issue? | Ratifying the Constitution |
| In return for their support of ratification of the Constitution Anti-Federalist insisted upon what being placed in the Constitution? | Bill of Rights |
| What right is guaranteed protection by the fourth Amendment to the Constitution? | Scizure |
| 1st | Second Continental Congress meets |
| 2nd | British forces are defeated and the Revolutionary War ends |
| 3rd | Philadelphia Convention begins |
| 4th | Election of first President of the United States |
| "for transporting us beyond the seas to be tried for pretend offenses", How did the Founding Fathers address this colonial grievance in the Constitution? | Amendment 6-the right to a speedy, and public trial |
| Powers granted by the Articles of Confederation | War,peace,sign treaties, issue money,Each state had one vote in Congress,Gave the states the power to set taxes,enforce national laws,control land west of the Appalachian Mountains |
| Strong National Government | James Madison and Alexander Hamilton |
| Weak National Government | Patrick Henry and George Madison |
| "All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent",what freedom expressed by the Constitution is Thomas Jefferson speaking of? | Freedom of Speach |
| How did the 1st Amendment to the Constitution address the issue regarding religion? | Freedom of Religion |
| During the Constitution Convention the Virginia plan called for what proposal? | Legislative branch based on population;3 branches of government and a bicameral legislator |
| What was the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut and why are they important? | They were the fist written Constitution and set the stage for a representative government |
| Federalism | Shared powers between Federal government and state government |
| Washington's assistant,member of the Continental Congress and Constitutional Convention,1st Secretary of Treasury | Alexander Hamilton |
| Republic | Power rests with the people and they elect representatives to govern for them |
| Confederation | League of friendship between the states united for a common purpose |
| Monarcy | Ruled by one person |
| What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called? | Bill of Rights |
| How does the Constitution provide for the government to be checked and balanced? | It has 3 branches,not allowing one branch to overpower the other |
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