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Semester 1 USHistory
Study guide for US History Exam Semester 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Protect the citizens from government (first ten amendments) | Bill of Rights |
| Farmers closed courthouses to prevent foreclosure on lands | Shays Rebellion |
| Drafted much of the Constitution | James Madison |
| Formally Approve | Ratify |
| Power divided among states and federal government | Federalism |
| Three Branches | Separation of Powers |
| No branch too powerful | Checks and Balances |
| First federal plan of government | The Articles of Confederation |
| Which men, under Washington were the first executive officers of the presidents cabinet? What are each of their roles? | Thomas Jefferson- Secretary of state, foreign affairs Alexander Hamilton- Secretary of treasury, domestic affairs |
| What was education reform? | Goal: Raise quality of education Actions Took: Horace Mann won over taxpayers by pointing out the benefits to society Important People: Horace Mann |
| What was women's rights? | Goal: Give women roles outside of their homes and families Actions Took: Made their voices heard Important People: |