Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Unit 2 Exam (2025)
Rev War - Constitution
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A war fought between the British and the French and their Indian allies. In Europe called the Seven Years War.The war created further conflict between the Cherokee and South Carolina.Also showed the British did not consider the colonists their equals. | French and Indian war (1761-1763) |
| Decree (order)issued by the king of England that forbid British colonist from entering Indian territory in the Ohio River Valley. Purpose was to reduce conflict b/w European settlers and Native Americans over land. | Proclamation of 1763 |
| Who did the British government turn to in order to pay for the huge war debt from the French and Indian War? | American Colonies |
| A form of protest or punishment where one party refuses to buy goods from another. By far the most effective strategy used by colonists. Example: Parliament repealed the Stamp Act because of protests and British merchants lost money. | boycott |
| Groups of protesters that organized themselves against England. They encouraged the American colonists to revolt against Great Britain. Christopher Gadsden led this group in Charles Town and Samuel Adams did the same in Boston. | Sons of Liberty |
| A violent encounter between British soldiers and American colonist in Boston. Although only 5 Americans were killed, colonial newspapers and political leaders used the event to depict the British government as ruthless and violent leaders. | Boston Massacre (1770) |
| African American killed during the Boston Massacre and considered to be one of the first deaths of the American Revolution. | Crispus Attucks |
| Delegates from all 13 colonies (except Georgia) met in Philadelphia, PA. The purpose was to decide what action should be taken to deal with the growing tension b/w American colonists and England). | First Continental Congress (1774) |
| First shots of the American Revolution and is often referred to as the "shot heard around the world". | Battle at Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts |
| What occurred in the backcountry of South Carolina because of the deep divisions between Loyalist and Patriots? (examples: Battle of Ninety Six and King's Mountain) | civil war |
| Name the 1776 battle in South Carolina, where the British attacked a palmetto log and sand fort, ensuring that the palmetto tree would be added to the state flag. | Battle of Fort Sullivan |
| Primary author (writer) of the Declaration of Independence? | Thomas Jefferson |
| The ideas of natural rights and right of citizens to replace an abusive or bad government were borrowed from this English philosopher? | John Locke |
| What was the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence? | To explain that the colonies wish to sever ties with the British government and to give the reasons why. |
| Why did the British turn their attention to South Carolina during the Southern Campaign? | South Carolina had many loyalist that might join the British cause. |
| October 17, 1777. Considered to be the turning point of the war for the colonies. After this victory against the British the French became the Patriot's ally. | Battle of Saratoga |
| A military strategy that involves hit and run tactics and also targets high ranking officers. The Patriots began to use this strategy after the Patriot defeat at the Battle of Camden. | guerrilla warfare |
| Last battle of the American Revolution and unofficially ended the war. | Battle at Yorktown |
| Established as the capital of South Carolina in 1786. This location was centrally located and it eased the tensions between the Lowcountry and Upcountry. | Columbia, South Carolina |
| - no way to pay the army - Disagreements over interstate trade - Rebellions (Shay's, Fries's, Whiskey) - could not tax states - lack of strong national executive | Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation |
| Name two accomplishments of the Articles of Confederation. | -Northwest Ordinance (rules for addition of new states -structure for a strong government |
| Protest in Massachusetts where more than 1,000 farmers attacked the state arsenal. | Shay's Rebellion |
| Name something that all delegates at the Constitutional Convention wanted. | For the people to run the government, not a king. |
| What determines the amount of influence a group of people has when it comes to decisions in the government? | political representation |
| What is the balance between Federal and state governments called. | federalism |
| Feature of the United States Constitution that was created to prevent the Federal Government from becoming too powerful. | checks and balances |
| The branch of government that includes the Supreme Court, whose job it is to decide what a law means and if they follow the Constitution. | judicial branch |
| The branch of government that includes the 2 House Congress, whose job it is to make laws for the United States. | legislative branch |
| The branch of government that includes the President, Vice President, and Cabinet members, whose job it is to carry out the laws and lead the United States. | executive branch |
| The United States government must follow the rules that are laid out by the Constitution. However, the constitution can only be changed through this process. | constitutional amendment |
| The first 10 amendments of the United States Constitution. These were added to persuade state conventions to ratify the Constitution. | Bill of Rights |
| Federalist or Democratic Republican (Antifederalist): Wanted a Bill of Rights added to the Constituion | Democratic Republican |
| Federalist or Democratic Republican (Antifederalist): Wanted a National Bank | Federalist |
| Federalist or Democratic Republican (Antifederalist): Wanted more power the state governments | Democratic Republican |
| Federalist or Democratic Republican (Antifederalist): Wanted a strong national government | Federalist |
| Federalist or Democratic Republican (Antifederalist): Thomas Jefferson | Democratic Republican |
| Federalist or Democratic Republican (Antifederalist): ALexander Hamilton | Federalist |
| Federalist or Democratic Republican (Antifederalist): A government of the wealthy and educated | Federalist |
| Federalist or Democratic Republican (Antifederalist): A government of all the people, rich and poor | Democratic Republican |
Created by:
Kbusby