People elect representatives to give them the power to make laws and conduct government

Constitution limits the powers or actions of government by listing what powers they have and do not have

Basic liberties and rights of all citizens are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights

1620 - Self-government of the Puritans (Pilgrims) at Plymouth, MA. Set rules for the "good of the colony" by using the idea of majority rules.

1619 - First representative assembly in the new world. We have elected representatives (burgesses) today - House of Representatives.

1639 - First written constitution in the new world. It expanded voting rights to non-church members and set term limits for elected leaders.

Government power that is separated into three branches: Legislature (Article 1, makes the laws), Executive (Article 2, enforces the laws), and Judicial (Article 3, interprets the laws).

Which principle of government is best represented in the Magna Carta?

Which principle of government is best represented by the Virginia House of Burgesses?

Which principle of government is best represented in the Mayflower Compact?

Which principle of government is best represented in the English Bill of Rights?

Which region depended on cash crops, plantations, and an enslaved population?

Which region had a moderate climate, rich farmland, and was the "Bread Basket" of the colonies?

Which region depended sea trade due to poor soil, cold climate, and lack of large farms (only had subsistence farming)?

An economic system in which nations increase their wealth and power by increasing exports and accumulating precious metals such as gold and silver.

Pick THREE effects of the Columbian Exchange and Exploration

Which European country wanted to find Glory, God, and Gold in the New World?

Which European country wanted to find a Northwest Passage and focused on fur trading in the New World?

Which European country wanted to found colonies to make money or escape religious persecution, and compete with Spain in the New World?

Which Virginia settlement had problems with disease, and had a "starving time" in which only 60 of 900 survived the first two years with help from John Smith?

Which Massachusetts colony was founded for religious freedom by Puritan Pilgrims, signed the Mayflower Compact in 1620 for self-government?

Why did Puritans hold town meetings?

Pick THREE settlements made for religious freedom (think of Puritans, Catholics, Quakers)

Which settlement had the religious Quakers?

Which settlement had the religious Puritans?

Which settlement had the religious Catholics escaping persecution in England?

When the Puritans took Massachusetts, a dissenter left and settled Connecticut. Who were they?

1620 - Self-government of the Puritans (Pilgrims) at Plymouth, MA. Set rules for the "good of the colony" by using the idea of majority rules.

1619 - First representative assembly in the new world. We have elected representatives (burgesses) today - House of Representatives.

1639 - First written constitution in the new world. It expanded voting rights to non-church members and set term limits for elected leaders.

Which principle of government is best represented in the Magna Carta?

Which principle of government is best represented by the Virginia House of Burgesses?

Which principle of government is best represented in the Mayflower Compact?

Which principle of government is best represented in the English Bill of Rights?

What was it called when the King of England ignored the 13 Colonies and they got to do whatever they wanted (when we were happy!)

What was the Proclamation line of 1763?

What event happened that made England pay attention to us again and started treating us so poorly we became sad?

A tax on all paper products, including: wills, pamphlets, and playing cards

This British law forced colonists to provide housing to British soldiers

How would colonists try to peacefully show they were upset with England's new taxes?

Who wrote anti-British propaganda in the form of poems, pamphlets, and plays to peacefully protest Britain?

Civil disobedience means refusing to follow a law without hurting anyone. Which of these is an example of civil disobedience?

After the French and Indian war being so expensive, England needed more money. How will they get this money from the colonies?

American colonists lacked representation in Parliament so the taxes were unfair. People began using the phrase:

What is biased, or not truthful, about this picture?

This was a series of laws that closed the port of Boston and served as punishment for the Boston Tea Party.

"I challenge the warmest advocate for reconciliation to show a single advantage that this continent can reap by being connected with Great Britain. -Common Sense, 1776

What did Common Sense encourage Americans to do?

What was a grievance listed in the Declaration?

The first battles of the American Revolution. The "shot heard around the world" happened here.

Turning point: convinced France to join the fight with the 13 Colonies.

Final battle; Britain surrenders to US Colonies.

What happened at the Treaty of Paris 1783?

Civic virtue: Commanded the army for the 13 Colonies

Famous naval hero

Helped the Commander train troops at Valley Forge during the winter to improve their discipline

What are unalienable rights in the Declaration?

A formal change to something

To approve or adopt

Included land that formed the states of Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and part of Minnesota

an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is

reached by each side making concessions

A document, adopted by the Continental Congress in F. Ratify

1777 and finally approved by the states in 1781, that outlined 

the form of government for the new United States.  It was replaced

by the Constitution.

an uprising of debt-ridden Massachusetts farmers 

in 1787.  This Rebellion exposed some weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation

 it described how the land West of the Appalachian Mountains

 was to be governed and set conditions for settlement and settlers’ rights. 

 This was included in the Articles of Confederation.

A government in which people elect representatives to govern for them

The political authority of an entire nation.  Has the power to make laws for the whole country

Meeting originally held to revise the Articles of Confederation.  Delegates drafted the U. S. Constitution instead.

A Federalist whose influence was so great during the Constitutional Convention that he became known as the "Father of the Constitution." He authored the first 10 Amendments (Bill of Rights) to compromise with the Anti-Federalists.

A revolt of debt-ridden farmers from Massachusetts against unfair taxes that showed weakness of the Articles of Confederation.

Which of these is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

Which Plan was equal representation (all states get one vote?)

Which Plan had power based on population (bigger states like Texas had more votes)

The 3/5 Compromise gave states with slaves more power, but were the slaves able to use this power? Were slaves able to vote? 

Government Do's & Don'ts - Laws that keep the government from being too powerful

Type of government that involves the people's (citizens) vote.

Power is with the people (citizens).

Federal government & state governments share power.

Government is divided into 3 branches: Legislative, Executive & Judicial branches.

Citizens are guaranteed these, such as life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

The President's veto is overridden by a two-thirds vote in Congress. This is an example of which principle?

The Legislative Branch makes the laws; the Executive Branch enforces the laws; the Judicial Branch interprets the laws. This is an example of which of the principles of government?

Basic rights are protected by the Bill of Rights. This is an example of which of the principles of government?

The Preamble to the Constitution begins with "We the People." This is an example of which of the principles of government?

The federal government taxes the income of all citizens. State governments also have the power to tax the citizens of their states.

A document, adopted by the Continental Congress in F. Ratify

1777 and finally approved by the states in 1781, that outlined 

the form of government for the new United States.  It was replaced

by the Constitution.

an uprising of debt-ridden Massachusetts farmers 

in 1787.  This Rebellion exposed some weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation

Which of these is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

Which Plan was equal representation (all states get one vote?)

Which Plan had power based on population (bigger states like Texas had more votes)

What was the name of the law that closed Boston Harbor?

an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions

A system where each branch of government keeps the other branches from having too much power.

The law used to add new states to the US.

 This was included in the Articles of Confederation.

The 3/5 Compromise gave states with slaves more power and representation, but were the slaves able to use this power? Were slaves able to vote? 

The city officers were elected by the people on the January ballot. This is an example of which of the principles of government?

As an Anti-Federalist, George Mason argued

Meeting originally held in Philadelphia, to revise the Articles of Confederation.  Delegates drafted the U. S. Constitution instead.

Hamilton, Madison, Jay

As an Anti-Federalist, Patrick Henry wanted

The President can't make Treaties without 2/3 Senate approval

Voting (People have the power!) is an example of:

Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment

If it isn't listed in the Constitution, the power belongs to the states.

1st amendment

3rd amendment

What is the process we use to edit the Constitution? (We have changed it 27 times)

philosopher who believed in natural rights and influenced Jefferson

philosopher who believed in division/ separation of powers

1. file an application

2. interview

3. Language and Civic tests

4. Oath of Allegiance

Problem: King made too many taxes without people having representation.

Root of Constitution: Developed by the Pilgrims, majority rule.

unreasonable searched and seizures are illegal

1st amendment

You can print/ write what you want as long as you aren't threatening anyone

requirements of citizens (obeying the law, jury duty, taxes)

Grievance: The King suspended our legislatures and took their power

Root from Magna Carta: Your trial is handled quickly, cannot be thrown in jail without trial.