UNIT 4– Politics & Government during Washington Term Review

UNIT 4– Politics & Government during Washington Term Review

The idea that government can do whatever it can to benefit the nation as long as it does not violate the Constitution is known as this type of construction or interpretation of the Constitution. Loose Construction

This established friendly relations between the U.S. and Britain in 1795. The U.S. began to trade with the British and the British agreed to leave their forts in the Northwest Territory. However, many Americans believed this was an insult to the American Revolution Jay’s Treaty

When Alexander Hamilton proposed the creation of this in 1790, Thomas Jefferson argued that its creation was illegal because the Constitution clearly did not allow for it to be created. Hamilton argued that as long as its creation did not violate the Constitution it was legal. 1st Bank of the United States Hamilton’s Economic Plan

The idea that government can only do what is clearly stated in the Constitution is known as this type of construction or interpretation of the Constitution. Strict Construction

Alexander Hamilton founded this political party that believed in a strong central government, an alliance with Great Britain, and government free from the influence of the common man. Federalist Party

This political party believed that government was at its best when the common man actively participated. This party believed in a limited central government and supported an alliance with France Jeffersonian-Republican Party

This consists of the heads of the various departments in the executive branch that are chosen by the President to give advice and run these departments. Cabinet

As a result of this, Washington sent 12,000 troops to western Pennsylvania. This event was caused by a tax on alcohol, which farmers thought was unfair. Whiskey Rebellion

When war broke out between France and Britain, Washington declared this, which stated the U.S. would not get involved in foreign wars. Proclamation of Neutrality

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This unruly event in Massachusetts in 1786 made many leaders throughout the nation call for a change to the Articles of Confederation because it could do nothing to stop the unruliness. Shays’ Rebellion

3/5th Compromise At the Constitutional Convention, this ultimately brought southern and northern states together since it reflected both sides interests.

This group refused to support the ratification of the Constitution because they feared the new government under the constitution would be too powerful. Antifederalists

The introduction of these assured anti-federalists that the citizens would be protected from the government. There were a total of 10 of these. Bill of Rights

This meeting in Philadelphia in 1787 through the months of May to September led to the formation of our present-day government. Constitutional Convention

This brought big states and small states together by having a two house legislative branch, where one house was based on population (House of Representatives) and another based on equality (Senate). Great Compromise

He is known as the “Father of the Constitution” James Madison

Following the Constitutional Convention, this group supported the ratification of the Constitution because they believed it would solve the nation’s problems. Federalists

These were published in newspapers to sway people to have faith in the Constitution. They stressed the ideas of Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances. Federalist Essays

This idea allows a Branch of government to stop another branch of government from doing its job. Checks and Balances

This was the first government of the U.S. following the Revolutionary war, where states were more powerful than the weak central government established under this government. Articles of Confederation

This gives Congress the power to create laws that are necessary and proper for it to do their job. Elastic Clause

This is a change to the Constitution. Amendment

This is the idea that all branches have their own duty in the government. Example, the Executive Branch enforces the laws. Separation of Powers

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This branch interprets the laws. Judicial Branch

This Branch of government enforces the laws. Executive Branch

This branch of the government is responsible for writing the laws. Legislative Branch

This type of source comes directly from a person or time period of study. It can include: newspapers, journals, diaries, photos, or artifacts. Primary Source

This is the study of how history is written. Historiography

This law prevented colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains in order to promote peace between the British and the Native Americans. Proclamation of 1763

This type of thinking arranges events in the order in which they occurred in order to understand the causes and results of events. Chronological Thinking

This is the study of past events that have helped shape the world. HISTORY

This law was passed following the French and Indian War to raise money for the British debt following the war. It taxed goods such as molasses. SUGAR ACT

This terms refers to when a person favors or opposes something. Bias

This was caused by the British and French fighting over rights to land in the Ohio River Valley and Northwest Territory. It ultimately caused the British to incur a huge debt which caused them to raise taxes on colonists. French and Indian War

This was the first direct tax placed on colonists in 1765. It caused a fury among colonists who began calling for equal representation in British Parliament. Stamp Act

This document called for colonists to make a complete break with Great Britain early in 1776. It was written by Thomas Paine Common Sense

This is often referred to as the first military engagement of the American Revolutionary War. The British set out to capture weapons from the colonists in Massachusetts, but were unsuccessful. Later it will be referred to as the “shot heard round the World.” Battle of Lexington & Concord

This type of source is written after the time period of an event or life of a person. It usually will analyze primary sources in order to tell what happened. Secondary Sources

This group, founded by Samuel Adams, was organized because of a tax on paper. The group organized people to boycott British goods and write petitions to Parliament. Stamp Act Congress

This law required American colonists to house and provide for British soldiers stationed in the American colonies. Quartering Act

After hearing of the American victory at this battle in New York, the French later made an alliance with the American forces. Battle of Saratoga

This series of laws came as a result of the Boston Tea Party in 1774, which closed Boston Harbor and prevented Massachusetts from conducting any town meetings or other forms of local government. These prompted the U.S. to form the First Continental Congress. Intolerable Acts.

He helped found the Sons of Liberty and Committee of Correspondence. Samuel Adams

This group formed in Massachusetts in 1772 following unfair British taxes. The founders included Samuel Adams and Joseph Warren . The group coordinated similar groups like it throughout the colonies to boycott British goods and protest British laws through petitions to Parliament and the King. Committee of Correspondence

At the end of this battle in Virginia, General Cornwallis, who was cornered by Washington by land and the French at sea, surrendered to American and French forces in 1781. Battle of Yorktown

After the British repealed almost every law except for a tax on tea, Americans in Boston organized this, where they protested by dressing up as Native Americans destroying over $8 million dollars of tea by dumping it into Boston harbor in 1773. Boston Tea Party

He was named Commander of the Continental Army by the Second Continental Congress. George Washington

UNIT 4– Politics & Government during Washington Term Review