Articles of Confederation Constitution And Bill of Rights Declaration Of Independence Colonial Times Misc, But Important
According to the Articles of Confederation, the US government would be a success because….
Provided a system for settling and governing western territories
The goal of the Articles of Confederation was to
Limit the national government
The criticism of the Articles of Confederation was…
It limited the national government too much
Identify one weakness of the Articles of Confederation
Congress depended on states for money and men for the army. OR Weak central government – the states had all the power
Were the Articles of Confederation written Before or After the Constitution?
Before The Constitution was written because the Article of Confederation had too many weaknesses.
Why did the Constitution provide for a system of checks and balances?
Feared that one branch would be too powerful over others
What was the main reason for the addition of the Bill of Rights?
To protect individual freedoms
A major conflict at the Constitutional Convention was focused on what issue.
The number of representatives from each state in Congress
How did the US Constitution correct the weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
States gave up some powers to the federal government while keeping others.
What does the first amendment protect?
-religion -speech -press -assembly -petition government
Unalienable rights
A right that cannot be surrendered – life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
How does the Paul Revere picture depict propaganda?
It was trying to show the southern colonies that there were problems in the North and they (the south) could be next.
What is the purpose of government, according to the Declaration of Independence?
To secure unalienable rights
What was the main reason for the addition of the Bill of Rights?
To protect individual freedoms
Which phrase in the Declaration of Independence demonstrates that the people are the source of government?
“..deriving their just power from the consent of the governed”
How were Native Americans harmed by the Columbian Exchange?
Diseases
Who was eligible to vote in colonial America?
White males who owned property and were over 21
What were the motivations for Europeans to explore the new world?
God – spread religion Gold-Increase wealth (wealth=power) Glory – increase fame and power of country
How did the Native Americans benefit from the Columbian exchange?
Introduced horses
Countries involved in the triangular trade.
Britain, Africa, West Indies and colonies
Ben Franklins snake, “Join or Die”
Colonies join the fight with Britain against France. Designed during the French and Indian War
How have people benefited from cultural diffusion
Introduced new items from different cultures (food, religion etc)
What did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists disagree over
The amount of power to be given to federal and state governments
What were the economies of New England, the Middle Colonies and the Southern Colonies?
New England: trade, ship building, fishing Middle: farming, lumber, fishing, industry Southern: rice and tobacco farming
Why was the Electoral College system created?
Framers did not trust citizens, felt they were uneducated
Why were the Federalist Papers published
Urged the ratification of the Constitution