1. CBA#1 Review

2. 1. Complete the list Articles of Confederation – 1 st form of government, failure realized by Confederation Congress after Shay’s Rebellion Philadelphia Convention – Called in an attempt to amend the AoC; Rhode Island did not attend; Convention objective changed to writing a new Constitution; led by George Washington Federalist Papers – Published anonymously; written to convince people to ratify (approve) the new Constitution; written by Alexander Hamilton. Bill of Rights – 1 st 10 Amendments to the US Constitution; Written by James Madison; purpose is to protect the rights of the people from Federal government.

3. What happened here? 1607 – Jamestown 1619 – ??? 1620 – Mayflower compact 1639 – Fundamental orders of Connecticut

4. 2. Alien & Sedition Acts What were the Alien & Sedition Acts? Why were they necessary? Which president included this as a part of his foreign policy? – A series of 4 laws, passed during the presidency of John Adams in 1798, that sought to restrict the public activities of political radicals who sympathized with the French Revolution and criticized Adams's Federalist policies.

5. 3. Colonial Grievances  Bill of Rights What colonial grievance was resolved by the 2 nd amendment? What group of people would have argued for this to be added to the Constitution? – “He has kept among us in times of peace standing armies without the consent of our legislatures” – Anti-Federalists would have argued this to be added because they were proponents (for) the Bill of Rights, which was to protect the people from the government.

6. 4. American Revolution What event was the catalyst to the American Revolution? What was the name of the battle that ensued? – Catalyst: a person or thing that precipitates an event; spark (Boston Tea Party) – Ensue/Ensued: followed (Battle of Lexington & Concord) The Shot heard Round the World  Intolerable (Coercive) Acts  Battles of Lexington & Concord

7. 5. Important People of the Revolution Why was John Paul Jones a VIP during the American Revolution? – Founder of the US Navy – Commander of the ship Bohnname Richard – Famous for saying “I have not yet begun to fight” after being asked to surrender by the Commander of a British Frigate (Ship)

8. 6. 3 Branches of Government L: Legislative Job: makes and passes laws. Who am I?: – House of Representatives (pop.) – Senate (2/state) – Both houses together are known as “Congress” United States Capital Building, Washington DC

9. 6. 3 Branches of Government E: Executive Job: Enforce laws passed by Congress, Head of State, Commander and Chief of the military Who am I? – President and Vice President – Presidential Cabinet The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington DC

10. 6. 3 Branches of Government J: Judicial Job: Interpret laws made by Congress; determine constitutionality of laws (does a law go against citizen’s rights) Who am I? – Supreme Court (9 Justices) – Federal Courts The Supreme Court Washington, DC

11. 7. The 1 st Amendment What are the 5 freedoms given by the 1 st Amendment – R: Religion You can practice what ever religion you chose and the government cannot establish a national religion. – A: Assembly – P: Petition – P: Press – S: Speech

12. 8. Unalienable Rights What are unalienable rights? Are they granted to Americans by a specific document? Declaration of Independence (1776) Written by: Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman & Robert Livingston

13. 9. Columbian Exchange What were the effects of the Europeans coming into contact with American Indians?

14. 10. #Feelings Before the American Revolution, how did the Colonists feel about Great Britain? What did the Colonists want? https://youtu.be/GckRP2xRKNw (3min) https://youtu.be/GckRP2xRKNw After the Revolution – Colonists felt oppressed and wanted their own government

15. 11. War of 1812 When and where did Francis Scott Key write the “Star Spangled Banner”, and what was happening in the United States at that time? What was the reason for writing such an impactful poem? – Francis Scott Key was an American lawyer, who had gone to negotiate the release for his friend on a British prison ship in Sept. 1814 near Baltimore, MD. – Key and his friend were not allowed to leave the ship until after the fighting was over. – Key was inspired to write the poem “Defense at Ft. McHenry” which would later be renamed the “Star- Spangled Banner”, after seeing the American flag still flying in the morning after the battle.

16. 12. Amendment Process

17. 13. War of 1812 What was the effect of the British Naval Blockade during the War of 1812? – After the American Revolution, America is still catching up with Europe in matters of manufacturing. – United States trades heavily with Europe importing goods. – During the War of 1812 the British Navy blocks European trade ships from bringing goods into the United States, America begins to produce what the country needs instead of importing things from Europe. Increase in American manufacturing = decrease European imports.

18. 14. English Colonization What was the reason for England’s first attempt to colonize North America? – 1 st attempt at English colonization in North America was on Roanoke Island (present day North Carolina) 1585. – Queen Elizabeth I granted Sir Walter Raleigh and Sir Humphry Gilbert a charter to create a permanent English settlement in the New World.

19. 15. Triangular Trade

20. Economics of different regions of the US are… Dependent on physical geography and natural resources Ex. North = industry v. South = agriculture

21. Characteristics of the First Great Awakening Spiritual renewal in the colonies Fervent prayer Revivals