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History
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why did Washington send in so many troops to put down the whiskey rebellion? | 1. To show the government was in charge 2. To maintain national security 3. To send a message that taxes are necessary |
| What were the two arguments that came up at the Constitutional Convention? | 1. representation of the big states vs. Representation of the small states 2. How to count slaves for representation |
| How was the argument about how to count slaves resolved? | 3/5 Compromise |
| Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? | Thomas Jefferson |
| When was the Declaration of Independence written? | July 4, 1776 |
| What is the purpose of the Declaration of Independence? | So that the USA can separate from Britain and form their own country. |
| Thomas Jefferson respected what English philosopher? | John Locke |
| John Locke's declaration of Natural rights says______________. This can also be answered by saying "John locke said_________________________" | If your government doesn't give you life, liberty and the right to own property, overthrow it |
| Did Thomas Jefferson include John Locke's ideas in the Declaration of Independence? | Yes |
| How did the Great Awakening contribute to the idea that America should break away from England? | It taught us that God is our only true leader and we don't have to listen to the King. |
| What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers? | To convince people to love the Constitution. |
| How did Sam Adams achieve his personal goal of America separating from England? | He was a member of the Son's of Liberty |
| How did Daniel Shays achieve his personal goal of fighting high taxes? | He led a rebellion of Massachusetts farmers. |
| What are the 3 branches of government? | legislative executive judicial |
| What is a tariff? | A tax on imported goods |
| The states rights theory was crested so that Jefferson could avoid what acts passed by John Adams? | Alien and Sedition Acts |
| What was the first document to govern the USA? | The Articles of Confederation |
| What laws were included in the Northwest Ordinance? | 1. No slavery in the land 2. Everyone can travel the rivers 3. Right to a trial by jury |
| What was wrong with The Articles of Confederation? | The federal government was too weak and the state governments were too strong |
| Who was Washington's secretary of the Treasury? Hint: he created the tariff system | Alexander Hamilton |
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