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US history regents
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Proclamation of 1763 | Line created by British that colonists could not cross. Created to prevent conflicts between colonists and Native Americans. |
| French & Indian War | Colonists fought with Britain against France and its Indian allies Britain took control of Ohio River Valley |
| Mercantilism | Colonies exist for the benefit of the mother country Colonies provide natural resources Britain did not want colonies manufacturing their own goods Salutary neglect** |
| New England Colonies | Trading and fishing Rocky soil – no plantations or slaves |
| Southern Colonies | Plantations & slaves |
| Common Sense | Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine Kings are bad – colonies need independence |
| Natural Rights | Rights that all people are born with (John Locke’s Enlightenment Idea) Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness Included in the Declaration of Independence |
| Self Government | Mayflower Compact Virginia House of Burgesses Early forms of democracy or republics |
| Declaration of Independence | Written by Thomas Jefferson Declared colonies’ independence from Britain Included colonial grievances and natural rights |
| Revolutionary War | War between Britain and the colonists – Taxation without Representation America won its Independence from Britain |
| Articles of Confederation | First plan for government – (Shay’s Rebellion) failed and replaced by Constitution National government too weak & State governments too powerful National government couldn’t collect taxes Only 1 branch of government – Legislative (Congress) No Presid |
| Land Ordinances | Land Ordinance of 1785 & Northwest Ordinance Set a pattern of development of new territories Provided guidelines for new states to be admitted |
| Constitution | A written plan for government Replaced the Articles of Confederation Gave more power to the national government |
| Ratify | To approve Constitution had to be ratified (approved) before it could be used |
| Federalist/Antifederalist | First political parties Federalists – favored a strong national (federal) government *Supported the Constitution *Wrote the Federalist Papers to gain support for the Constitution *Led by Hamilton Antifederalists – favored strong state governments *W |
| Alexander Hamilton | Wanted a National Bank Had a plan to get rid of the National Debt Wanted to strengthen America’s economy |
| Cabinet | President’s advisors Chosen by the President Example of Unwritten Constitution Head of national departments (Ex. Secretary of State) |
| Federalism | Power is shared between the states and the national government Reserved Powers = State Powers Delegated Powers = National powers Concurrent Powers = Shared powers |
| Checks & Balances | Ways that each branch of government can control (check) the other 2 branches. Examples: veto, impeach, appoint justices, approve appointments, approve treaties, laws ruled unconstitutional |
| Separation of Powers | National government power separated into 3 branches o Legislative Branch – Congress o Executive Branch – President – Commander & Chief o Judicial Branch – Supreme Court |
| Great Compromise | Compromise between New Jersey and Virginia Plans Created a bicameral (2 house) legislative branch (Congress) o Senate – 2 for each state o House of Representatives – based on a state’s population |
| Unwritten Constitution | Parts of our government that are needed but not actually found in the Constitution Examples: President’s Cabinet, Political Parties, Judicial Review |
| Amendment | An addition or change to the Constitution “Flexibility” |
| Elastic Clause | Part of the Constitution that allowed for change – synonym of amendment Allows government to make laws to fit a changing society – Necessary & Proper Clause Implied Powers Examples: Louisiana Purchase, FCC, minimum wage, ect. |
| Electoral College | Each state gets electoral votes, same as number of total representatives Popular vote in each state determines the electoral votes Criticized because electoral vote doesn’t always reflect popular vote |
| Bill of Rights | 1st 10 amendments Anti-federalists wanted it added Protects our rights from the government Examples: Freedom of speech, religion, due process – fair trial |
| Washington’s Farewell | Washington wanted the country to stay neutral Proclamation of neutrality US was not strong enough to get involved with other countries, might lose new independence |
| Laissez Faire | Government should leave businesses alone, keep their nose out of businesses |
| Lobbying | Special interest groups that influence legislatures to get laws passed Example of unwritten constitution Lobbyists are criticized for having too much influence on legislatures |
| John Marshall Court | Supreme Court Justice, all decisions led to the power of the national government increasing |
| Marbury v. Madison | Supreme Court case that established judicial review |
| Judicial Review | Power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional Established by Marbury v. Madison Example of unwritten constitution |
| Louisiana Purchase | Doubled the size of the US Bought by Jefferson US farmers gained control of the Mississippi River and New Orleans |
| Embargo Act | Jefferson passed a law that banned trade with all other countries Helped keep the US neutral Hurt the US, was intended to hurt Britain and France |
| War of 1812 | War between Britain and the US Britain was impressing US sailors and arming Native Americans Francis Scott Key wrote “Star Spangled Banner” about battle of Fort Mchenry |
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