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History
Important Concepts Quiz #4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| George Washington | Commanding General of the Continental Army during the American Revolution, President if the Constitutional Convention, 1st President of the United States. |
| John Adams | Diplomat during the American Revolution, 1st vice president, 2nd President of the United States |
| Thomas Jefferson | Wrote the Declaration of Independence, 2nd vice president, 3rd President of the United States, Purchased the Louisiana Territory |
| James Madison | Considered the Father of the Constitution, 4th President of the United States, Served as President during the War of 1812 |
| Ben Franklin | Inventor, philosopher, and diplomat for the United States of America. Responsible for negotiating a treaty with France to aid the United States during the American Revolution |
| Popular Sovereignty | The people hold all the power in this country; that government was created, and can be changed by the people. We exercise this through voting. |
| Republicanism | Government in which the desires of people are represented in government by elected representatives |
| Federalism | Power of the government is shared between the states and national government |
| Separation of Powers | Split the powers of government into three branches; Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. Government power is divided between these three branches. |
| Checks and Balances | Each branch makes sure the others are working the way they should |
| Limited Government | Placed strict limits on government to protect the people |
| Individual Rights | Rights that all citizens have that the government cannot take away (Bill of Rights) |
| Federalist | Party started by Alexander Hamilton and John Adams, believed in strong national government, higher tariffs, government support of industry |
| Anti-Federalist | Started by Thomas Jefferson, James Madison believed in strong state governments, low tariffs, government support of agriculture (farming) |
| Democratic-Republicans | Anti-Federalist took this new name, strong state government, low tariffs, Government support of agriculture, started by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison |
| Democratic Party | Came about due to a split in the Democratic-Republican Party during the election of Andrew Jackson in 1828, modern Democratic Party started here |
| Whig Party | Group opposed to Jackson's policies. Supported state's rights, and Henry Clay's American Systems. Leaders were Daniel Webster and Henry Clay |
| Republican Party | Modern Republican Party formed before Civil War as an Anti-Slavery party. Abraham Lincoln was the first Republican President; Republicans controlled the government during this time period |
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