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History
Important Concepts Quiz 2/13/14
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| George Washington | 1st president- 1789-1797 |
| John Adams | 2nd president- 1797-1801 |
| Thomas Jefferson | 3rd president- 1801-1809 |
| James Madison | 4th president- 1809-1817 |
| John Quincy Adams | 6th president- 1825-1829 |
| Andrew Jackson | 7th president- 1829-1837 |
| Martin Van Buren | 8th president- 1837-1841 |
| James Monroe | 5th president- 1817-1825 |
| William Henry Harrison | 9th president- 1841 |
| John Tyler | 10th president- 1841-1845 |
| James Knox Polk | 11th president- 1845-1849 |
| Popular Sovereignty | The people hold all the political 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 government is shared between the states; and national government |
| Separation of Powers | Split the power of government into 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) |
| New England Colonies | Connecticut, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island |
| Middle Colonies | New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware |
| Southern Colonies | Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia |