The concept that the people of a community have the right to govern themselves.

An early form of democracy or republic.

Virginia House of Burgesses

An early form of democracy or republic.

A war between Britain and the colonists over issues like "Taxation without Representation." America won its independence from Britain.

Articles of Confederation

The first plan for government, which failed due to a weak national government and was replaced by the Constitution. It had only one branch of government (Legislative) and no President or Supreme Court.

The Land Ordinance of 1785 and the Northwest Ordinance set a pattern for the development of new territories and provided guidelines for new states to be admitted.

A written plan for government that replaced the Articles of Confederation and gave more power to the national government.

To approve; the Constitution had to be ratified before it could be used.

Favored a strong national government, supported the Constitution, wrote the Federalist Papers, led by Hamilton.

Favored strong state governments, wanted a Bill of Rights, led by Jefferson.

Wanted a National Bank, had a plan to eliminate the National Debt, aimed to strengthen America’s economy.

President’s advisors, chosen by the President, example of Unwritten Constitution, head of national departments.

Power is shared between states and the national government; Reserved Powers = State Powers, Delegated Powers = National Powers.

Ways each branch of government can control the other two branches. Examples include veto, impeach, appoint justices, approve appointments, approve treaties, and laws ruled unconstitutional.

National government power separated into three branches: Legislative (Congress), Executive (President – Commander & Chief), Judicial (Supreme Court).

Compromise between New Jersey and Virginia Plans. Created a bicameral legislative branch (Congress) with the Senate (2 for each state) and House of Representatives (based on a state’s population).

Unwritten Constitution

Parts of the government that are needed but not actually found in the Constitution. Examples include President’s Cabinet, Political Parties, Judicial Review.

An addition or change to the Constitution, representing "flexibility."

Part of the Constitution that allows for change, synonymous with amendment. It allows the government to make laws to fit a changing society, known as the Necessary & Proper Clause. Examples include Louisiana Purchase, FCC, minimum wage.

Each state gets electoral votes equal to the number of total representatives. The popular vote in each state determines the electoral votes. Criticized because it doesn’t always reflect the popular vote.

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution. Antifederalists wanted it added to protect rights from the government. Includes freedoms such as speech, religion, and due process.

Washington’s Farewell

Washington wanted the country to stay neutral. He issued a proclamation of neutrality, fearing that involvement with other countries might lead to losing independence.

The government should leave businesses alone and not interfere. It is an example of an unwritten constitution.

Special interest groups that influence legislatures to get laws passed. Lobbyists are criticized for having too much influence on legislatures.

Supreme Court Justice whose decisions increased the power of the national government.

Supreme Court case that established judicial review.

The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional.

Doubled the size of the US. Bought by Jefferson. US farmers gained control of the Mississippi River and New Orleans.

Jefferson passed a law that banned trade with all other countries. Helped keep the US neutral. Hurt the US, was intended to hurt Britain and France.

War between Britain and the US. Britain was impressing US sailors and arming Native Americans. Francis Scott Key wrote “Star Spangled Banner” about the battle of Fort McHenry.

US foreign policy that warned Europe to leave Latin America alone. Made the US in control of the Western Hemisphere.

Used the spoils system – gave government jobs to political supporters. Passed Indian Removal Act – Trail of Tears. Nicknamed “King Andrew” (powerful President).

Americans had the right to settle westward all the way to the Pacific Ocean.

Women's Rights Movement (Women's Suffrage)

Goal was to get equal rights and suffrage for women. Organized the Seneca Falls Convention and wrote the Declaration of Sentiments. Leaders were Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and Lucretia Mott.

A book written to show how evil slavery was. Used to spread the Abolitionist Movement. Written by Harriet Beecher Stowe.

Settled a conflict over new states by keeping a balance between the number of free and slave states. Missouri entered the Union as a slave state, and Maine entered as a free state.

Settled a conflict over new states by keeping a balance between the number of free and slave states. Created the Fugitive Slave Law.

Law that allowed slave owners to catch slaves that escaped to the North. Forced slaves to head to Canada for freedom. Angered Northerners who were now forced to be a part of slavery.

Allowed new states to use popular sovereignty to decide the slavery issue. Associated with Bleeding Kansas and John Brown.

New states could vote to decide whether or not they would be a free or a slave state.

Loyalty to a part of the country rather than the country as a whole. Slavery issue increased sectionalism.

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Proclamation of 1763

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Line created by British that colonists could not cross. Created to prevent conflicts between colonists and Native Americans.

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French & Indian War

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Colonists fought with Britain against France and its Indian allies. Britain took control of Ohio River Valley.

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Mercantilism

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Colonies exist for the benefit of the mother country. Colonies provide natural resources. Britain did not want colonies manufacturing their own goods. Salutary neglect.

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New England Colonies

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Trading and fishing. Rocky soil – no plantations or slaves.

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Southern Colonies

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Plantations & slaves.

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Common Sense

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Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine. Kings are bad – colonies need independence.

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Natural Rights

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Rights that all people are born with (John Locke’s Enlightenment Idea). Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Included in the Declaration of Independence.

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