Ch 1 Vocab #1-10 Flashcards

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First U.S. Secretary of the Treasury

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Alexander Hamilton

Answer explanation

The first Secretary of the Treasury in the United States was Alexander Hamilton, who served from 1789 to 1795. He played a crucial role in establishing the nation's financial system.

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Group opposing U.S. Constitution ratification, favoring stronger state governments.

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Anti-Federalists

Answer explanation

The Anti-Federalists opposed the ratification of the U.S. Constitution because they favored stronger state governments and were concerned about the potential for federal overreach and the lack of a Bill of Rights.

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Prominent Anti-Federalist concerned about the absence of a Bill of Rights.

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Patrick Henry

Answer explanation

Patrick Henry was a leading Anti-Federalist who strongly opposed the Constitution's ratification due to the absence of a Bill of Rights, fearing it would lead to government overreach and the infringement of individual liberties.

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Enlightenment philosopher influencing U.S. Constitution's separation of powers

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Baron de Montesquieu

Answer explanation

Baron de Montesquieu's ideas on the separation of powers, outlined in his work 'The Spirit of the Laws', significantly influenced the framers of the U.S. Constitution, promoting a system of checks and balances among the branches of government.

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Main concern of Anti-Federalists about the Constitution

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Lack of a Bill of Rights

Answer explanation

The main concern of the Anti-Federalists was the lack of a Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution, as they feared it would lead to the infringement of individual liberties and government overreach.

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Key Founding Father in drafting the Declaration of Independence and Constitution:

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Benjamin Franklin

Answer explanation

Benjamin Franklin was instrumental in both the drafting of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, contributing his diplomatic skills and ideas that shaped the foundation of the United States.

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Primary argument of 'Brutus No. 1':

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Opposition to concentration of power in central authority.

Answer explanation

The primary argument of "Brutus No. 1" was the opposition to the concentration of power in a central authority, warning that it could lead to tyranny and undermine individual liberties.

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Co-author of The Federalist Papers advocating a strong central government.

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James Madison

Answer explanation

James Madison co-authored The Federalist Papers, which argued for a strong central government. He, along with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay, wrote these essays to promote the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.

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Founding Father known for diplomacy in the Revolutionary War.

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Benjamin Franklin

Answer explanation

Benjamin Franklin was instrumental in securing French support for the American colonies during the Revolutionary War, making significant diplomatic contributions that helped turn the tide in favor of the colonists.

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Hamilton's advocacy:

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Strong central government & national banking system

Answer explanation

Alexander Hamilton advocated for a strong central government to ensure stability and unity, along with a national banking system to manage finances and support economic growth.

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