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U.S History Study Guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why was John Locke important to the American Revolution? | He was the leader of the american revolution |
| What was the role of the Committee of Five in writing the Declaration of Independence? | To draft the declaration of independence |
| What was the role of the Thomas Jefferson in writing the Declaration of Independence? | He produced a rough draft of documents for consideration |
| French Alliance | An alliance between the Kingdom of France and the United States during the American Revolutionary War |
| Declaration of Independence | A decision made by the colonies to separate themselves from Great Britain |
| What was the role of Benjamin Franklin in the Revolutionary War? | Benjamin Franklin went to france and created a relationship with them to help the U.S fight. |
| What was the role of John Adams in the Revolutionary War? | He was an diplomat that also help gain relationship with france |
| What was the role of George Washington in the Revolutionary War? | He was the leader of the american revolution |
| Why was the Winter at Valley Forge a turning point in Washington's Military strategy? | Snowstorms hid american soldiers as they crossed the delaware river and staged a surprise attack on Hessian mercenaries |
| Baron von Steuben | Help others get the army into shape and be prepared for war |
| Marquis de LaFayette | Brought in by George washington to give soldiers structure for fighting |
| How did geography play a role in the Battle of Saratoga? | Rivers was important during the battle because it allowed them to sneak up on there rivals |
| How did geography play a role in the Battle of Trenton? | It allowed for the soldiers to gain high grown with well thought out strategies |
| How did geography play a role in the Battle of Yorktown? | The French Navy was able to cut off the escape route of the British. |
| What were the strengths of the Articles of Confederation? | It allowed states to make decisions for themselves |
| Why didn't the Articles of Confederation work out? | It didn't work out because it gave the states to much power. |
| How did Shay's rebellion show the need for a stronger Federal government? | Shay´s rebellion showed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. The Government couldn't put down the rebellion, the government gave most powers to the states and central government consisted of only legislature . |
| What was the influence of the Land Ordinance of 1785 on Westward migration, slavery, and public education? | it was one of the first steps to abolish slavery in certain territories and legislate public education. |
| What was the influence of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 on Westward migration, slavery, and public education? | Limited slavery in the new territories of the new world |
| Limited Government | In political philosophy, limited government is the concept of a government limited in power. It is a key concept in the history of liberalism. |
| Bill of Rights | guarantees civil rights and liberties to the individual like freedom of speech, press, and religion |
| Popularity sovereignty | A government system based on consent of the people |
| Federalists papers | The purpose was to urged the ratification of the United States Constitution |
| Check & Balance | Principle of government under which separate branches are empowered to prevent actions by other branches |
| Great compromise of congress | Defined the structure of Congress and the number of representatives each state would have in Congress according |
| 3/5 Compromise | Three-fifths of the slave population would be counted for determining direct taxation and representation in the House of Representatives. |
| Presidency Compromise | Settled the disputed 1876 U.S. Presidential election |
| Separation of Powers | The three branches of government executive, legislative, and judicial are kept separate |
| Anti federalist | A person who opposed the adoption of the U.S. Constitution. |
| Federalist | A person who advocates or supports a system of government in which several states unite under a central authority. |
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