“Nothing but independence…can keep the peace of the continent…A government of our own is our natural right: and when a man seriously reflects on the precariousness of human affairs, he will become convinced, that it is infinitely wiser and safer, to form a constitution of our own in a cool deliberate manner, while we have it in our power…”

These very harsh acts were designed after the Boston Tea Party and included closing Boston Harbor until the colonists paid for the ruined tea.

This act gave back land to France that the English/colonists won during the French and Indian War.

The following describes which individual?

Lawyer for B. Massacre Soldiers

Agitator

Signer of the Declaration

President of the US

This was a global conflict in the 18th century primarily fought between the British & French.

The Seven Years War would directly lead to what on the American colonist?

·Common Sense was a pamphlet Thomas Paine published to distribute in the colonies to...

What did the Townshend Acts do?

He served his country in many ways: he fought in the American Revolution against the British; led the efforts to reform the inadequate Articles of Confederation; helped design the American government as outlined in the Constitution; and even secured its ratification by writing the Federalist Papers.

It served as the written document that established the functions of the national government of the United States after it declared independence from Great Britain. It established a weak central government that mostly, but not entirely, prevented the individual states from conducting their own foreign diplomacy.

it provided enough of a structure for the nation to survive during those eight years, while the American people learned about the requirements to run an effective national government.

Known in America as the Intolerable Acts, what laws were passed by the British Parliament in 1774 as punishment for the destruction wrought during the Boston Tea Party, a violent reaction to the British tea tax of 1773.

The four acts were (1) the Boston Port Bill, which closed Boston Harbor; (2) the Massachusetts Government Act, which replaced the elective local government with an appointive one and increased the powers of the military governor; (3) the Administration of Justice Act, which allowed British officials charged with capital offenses to be tried in another colony or in England; and (4) the Quartering Act, which permitted the requisition of unoccupied buildings to house British troops.

Which of the following terms is most closely captured by the following description:

The best citizen was one who ignored monetary compensation and made a commitment to resist and eradicate corruption. The republic was sacred; therefore, it was necessary to serve the state in a truly representative way, ignoring self-interest and individual will. It required the service of those who were willing to give up their own interests for a common good

At the Constitutional Convention the delegates debated for several weeks on the organization of the legislative branch. James Madison proposed the Virginia Plan, while William Patterson countered with the New Jersey Plan. Finally the delegates agreed to a compromise put forth by Roger Sherman which -

"Representatives and direct taxes shall be apportioned among several states which may be included withing this Union, according to their respective numbers, which shall be determined by adding to the whole number of free persons, including those bound to service by a term of "years" and excluding Indians not taxed, three fifths of all other persons."

This excerpt from the Constitution deals with the issues debated at the Constitutional Convention.

Northern and Southern delegates vehemently argued on how slaves should be counted as population for representation purposes, the result of this debate was the -

Which of the following arguments best explains why the Federalists wanted to ratify the US Constitution?

Which of the following quotes would have been said by an "Anti-Federalist"?

"Among the most formidable of the obstacles which the new Constitution will have to encounter may readily be distinguished the obvious interest of a certain class of men in every State to resist all changes which my hazard a diminution of the power, emolument, and consequence of the offices they hold under the State establishments;" - Alexander Hamilton

Which of the following best explains the point of view in the quote above?

"And that Constitution be never construed to authorize Congress to infringe upon the just liberty of the press...orto prevent the rights of the people from keeping their own arms...;or to prevent them from petitioning, in a peaceable and orderly manner, the legislature for the redress of grievances - Sam Adams 1788

Which of the following best corresponds with Samuel Adam's beliefs from the quote above?

"To prevent instability and injustice in the legislation of the States, this is needed to secure the civil and religious rights of the individuals from the danger of majority faction."

According to excerpt above, the This refers to the -

This event helped to unite the colonies against Britain. It started as a minor fight and became a turning point in the beginnings of the American Revolution. It helped spark the colonists' desire for American independence, while the dead rioters became martyrs for liberty.

Which law was passed by the British parliament to affirm its power to legislate for the colonies “in all cases whatsoever”?

It stated that Parliament's authority was the same in America as in Britain and asserted Parliament's authority to pass laws that were binding on the American colonies.

Written by James Madison, this essay defended the form of republican government proposed by the Constitution. Critics of the Constitution argued that the proposed federal government was too large and would be unresponsive to the people.

In response, Madison explored majority rule v. minority rights in this essay. He countered that it was exactly the great number of factions and diversity that would avoid tyranny. Groups would be forced to negotiate and compromise among themselves, arriving at solutions that would respect the rights of minorities.

Which group is being described in the bulleted list?

Which phrase completes this excerpt?

In his Farewell Address, George Washington warned against 2 things. What were they?

Credited as playing a crucial role in convincing colonists to take up arms against England which document is quoted in the image?

What is being described in the bulleted list?

According to Alexander Hamilton, which action was necessary to ensure the stability of the nation's economy?

Which action completes this diagram?

Which group of people strongly supported the addition of the Bill of Rights?

Why did the Anti-Federalists demand that a bill of rights be added to the U.S. Constitution?

Jefferson was a supporter of a smaller government, allowing people, especially southerns, to do what they want without government control on infliction. Which of these groups most likely supported the political ideas of Thomas Jefferson?