1. Who took notes during the Constitutional Convention and was known as the “Father of the Constitution”?

2. James Madison

3. What were some of the problems faced under the Articles of Confederation?

4. Trade between states Each state had its’ own currency Government could not impose taxes

5. Why were Thomas Jefferson and John Adams not at the Constitutional Convention?

6. They were serving as ministers or ambassadors in other countries

7. What was George Washington’s role at the Constitutional Convention?

8. President, he presided over the proceedings

9. What were people called who a) supported the Constitution b) were against the Constitution

10. a)Federalists b)Antifederalists

11. What was the compromise that made states with high and low populations accept the constitution?

12. The Great Compromise It set up two houses of congress, one based on population and one with equal representation

13. Who makes up these branches of government
Who makes up these branches of government? a)Legislative b)Executive c)Judicial

14. a) Senate and House of Reps b)President c)Supreme Court/Federal Courts

15. Which branch of government is elected by the electoral college?

16. Executive

17. What compromise was made to satisfy slave states and free states?

18. 3/5 Compromise

19. What is the purpose of our 3 branches of government?

20. Separation of Power

21. What is the power of the Judicial Branch?

22. To determine if laws and actions are Constitutional

23. What power the Executive (President) have in making laws?

24. Can veto or propose laws

25. What branch of government can make laws and override a Presidents veto?

26. Legislative

27. What are each of these amendments? 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

28. 1. Freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition 2
1. Freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition 2. Right to bear arms 3. Lodging Troops in Private Homes 4. Search and Seizure 5. Rights of the Accused

29. Because Washington served ______ terms, later presidents considered this the term limit.

30. two

31. Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury
Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury. What did he want to do that Thomas Jefferson thought was unconstitutional?

32. Establish a Federal Bank

33. What part of Hamilton’s plan did southerners oppose because they bought lots of imported goods?

34. Protective tariff

35. When the south agreed to repayment of state debts, what did they get in return?

36. The capitol was moved to the south

37. The United States accepted a treaty with Britain to avoid going back to war with them. It was very unpopular. What was that treaty?

38. Jay’s Treaty

39. Avoiding national debt and staying out of foreign affairs were advise given by George Washington in what?

40. His farewell address

41. The Alien and Sedition Acts were the least popular laws passed by which president?

42. John Adams

43. When Americans were sent by John Adams to France they were asked to pay the French a bribe to negotiate shipping rights. Americans refused to pay the bribe. This was called the?

44. XYZ Affair

45. Abigail Adams was very influential during John’s presidency
Abigail Adams was very influential during John’s presidency. What law did she encourage him to pass that would ensure that newspapers could not criticize him?

46. Sedition Act

47. Which political party was
Which political party was? Founded by Alexander Hamilton Emphasizing manufacturing and trade Wanted a strong federal government

48. Federalist

49. What do you know about the Republican Party!

50. Leaders were Jefferson and Madison Supported Farmers and agriculture Supported France in their revolution Wanted strong states’ rights Did not want a Federal Bank Keep the power with the little guys!

51. Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr tied in the election of 1800
Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr tied in the election of The House of Reps decided that Jefferson would be president. What position did Aaron Burr get?

52. Vice President (2nd place was vice)

53. The supreme court got the power of judicial review in what supreme court case?

54. Marbury v. Madison

55. Which president bought the Louisiana Territory from France for $15,000,000?

56. Thomas Jefferson

57. What did Jefferson’s Embargo Act do?

58. Banned U.S. trade with all other countries (very unpopular)

59. During the War of 1812 the blockades were mostly hurting people in what part of the country and why?

60. New England States-their economy was based on trade

61. Who was President during the War of 1812?

62. James Madison

63. Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner and where?

64. Francis Scott Key Battle of Ft. McHenry

65. Who was the governor of the Indiana Territory who destroyed Prophetstown at the Battle of Tippecanoe?

66. William Henry Harrison

67. Who won the Battle of New Orleans after the War of 1812 had officially ended?

68. Andrew Jackson