Delegates to the 1787 Constitutional Convention agreed to count _______________ of a state’s slaves as part of its population.

The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution to do this.

Daniel Shay, a Revolutionary soldier, returned home after the war injured and in debt. He led a rebellion of Western Massachusetts farmers to protest this.

All of the following are guaranteed by the First Amendment EXCEPT

After the Revolutionary War, the nation, states, and individuals had this in common.

The nation’s capital was moved to the District of Columbia to have a central region that appeased both northern and southern citizens.

The Articles of Confederation’s greatest challenge after the Revolutionary War was deciding how to do this.

Which law created the federal court system, including the Supreme Court?

This Treaty brought an end to the War of 1812.

Who was president when the United States acquired and began to explore the Louisiana Territory?

The Great Compromise proposed that a state’s _____________________ would determine its representation in the House of Representatives.

Lewis and Clark started their expedition in the city of St. Louis and followed the _________ River.

This American lawyer was inspired at the Battle of Fort McHenry to write the Star-Spangled Banner.

During the War of 1812, the British did this to the Atlantic Coast, their barrier stopped US trade

Type of tax that was put on the production, manufacturing and distribution of whiskey to help pay off the nation’s debt.

Consists of the President’s officials and chief advisors. George Washington created this group of advisors.

Alexander Hamilton was a part of this political party. He favored strong central governments and supported business.

This is an agreement to stop fighting

This is the name of a change or modification to the Constitution

What was the name given to the Lewis and Clark expedition?

This man helped draft the Constitution and is known as the “Father of the Constitution.”

The number of states needed to ratify the Constitution before it could go into effect was

Thomas Jefferson was a part of this political party. He favored strong state governments and supported farmers.

President who had many challenges with foreign relations and wanted to “promote peace at any cost”

This leader of France sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States.

Incident when French officials attempted to bribe American diplomats for money. In exchange, the French would no longer attack American ships.

For $ ______________dollars, the United States was able to purchase the Louisiana Territory from ___________________.

Individual who helped guide the expedition through unfamiliar territory and she helped translate when the expedition encountered Native American tribes.

One goal of Lewis and Clark was to find a route connecting the coasts of the United States. What was this route called?

James Madison was the first president to declare war.

Branch that creates and proposes laws. Has the power to tax and sets rules for naturalization.

After the War of 1812, Americans began to feel this about the United States of America.

John Adams passed this Act changing the naturalization process for immigrants. It extended citizenship from 5 to 14 years.

Division of power between nation and states is called this.

First constitution that gave the states too much power.

When regional interests are placed above the good of the nation. This became evident during the election of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.

The gathering of delegates at the Philadelphia State House where the new government and constitution was created.

Branch that carries out and enforces laws. The president has power to veto laws & make pardons.

John Adams passed this Act, stating that there would be harsh punishments for those who spoke against the government.

Americans who want war with British because they supply natives with arms and wanted to claim Canada for the United States were called this.

The first departments created by George Washington as part of his cabinet were the Department of War, the State Department and the Department of ________________.

This narrow pass through the Appalachian Mountains led settlers to the western states of Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee.

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called this.

Branch that interprets laws and determines if they are unconstitutional.

Name of woman who grabbed George Washington's portrait from the White House while "on fire"