Unit 1 USHI Vocab Activity Part 1

Front

Winthrop's idea of Puritan colonists as part of a divine pact to create a holy community.

Back

City Upon a Hill

Front

Colonies sought representation in British Government for taxation.

Back

No Taxation without representation.

Front

Franklin's plan to unite colonies against France.

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Albany Plan of Union

Front

Acts by Federalists to imprison/deport foreigners and prosecute critics.

Back

Alien and Sedition Act

Front

First U.S. government; too WEAK!

Back

Articles of Confederation

Front

First ten amendments to the Constitution to gain Anti-federalist support

Back

Bill of Rights

Front

First ten amendments to the Constitution to gain Anti-federalist support

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Bill of Rights

Front

Signed in 1776 by US revolutionaries; declared independence from Britain

Back

Declaration of Independence

Front

Pamphlet by Thomas Paine advocating for colonial independence from Britain.

Back

Common Sense

Front

Led by Thomas Jefferson, favored strong state governments, emphasized agriculture, strict interpretation of the Constitution, opposed National Bank.

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Democratic-Republicans