Which of the following best describes the Articles of Confederation?

Which branches were not included in the Articles of Confederation?

Which of the following was the biggest issue with the Articles of Confederation?

Which of the following are accomplishments of the Articles of Confederation?

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 acknowledged that Indians had a claim to the land and had to be treated better to avoid violence.

What is a notable example of the failure of the Articles of Confederation?

Which founding father was a fan of Shays' Rebellion, stating, "A little rebellion now and then is a good thing. The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants."?

Which social group lobbied for changes to the Articles of Confederation after Shays' Rebellion?

The Constitutional Convention is also known as the ______ Convention. It took place in which city between May 25 and September 17, 1787?

Which of the following best describes the members of the Constitutional Congress?

Which Founding Father, a Federalist, was one of the greatest proponents of a very strong government?

This picture illustrates that a major goal of the members of the Constitutional Convention was to create a government that protected against:

Which constitutional plan composed by James Madison favored states with large populations?

Which constitutional plan favored states with small populations?

Which constitutional plan is known as the Great Compromise?

Which two elements are part of the Great or Connecticut Compromise?

The Connecticut (Great) Compromise resulted in two legislative houses, which are:

Members of the House are called ______ and serve two-year terms.

The House of Representatives (Lower House) allots the number of representatives for a state based on population. This satisfies the proposal of which plan?

The Senate (Upper House) allots two Senators for each state. This proposal is satisfied by which plan?

This portion of the Connecticut (Great) Compromise is often referred to as the "not so great compromise" because it addressed the issue of population and African slaves.

To avoid the tyranny of the government, what two principles did the Constitution embrace?

What are the three branches of the U.S. government?

What is one example of a check that the Executive branch has on the Legislature?

How many states were required for the ratification of the constitution?

To promote the ratification of the Constitution, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison wrote which series of papers?

The Anti-federalist arguments led to the later adoption of 10 amendments, which are commonly known as?

"The plan of the government now proposed is evidently calculated totally to change, in time, our condition as a people. Instead of being thirteen republics under a federal head, it is clearly designed to make us one consolidation government." This quote by the unknown Federalist Farmer best reflects which view of the Constitution?

Which branches of government did Washington expand?

The major division in Washington's cabinet was between which two members?

Which of the following were parts of Alexander Hamilton's economic plan?

This Hamiltonian policy (plan by Hamilton) involved the federal government buying up state debts and selling them as government bonds to pay off the old debts.

Which of the following were reasons why frontier farmers opposed the whiskey tax?

Politically what were the results of the Whiskey Rebellion?

Domestically (at home) what did Washington warn against in his farewell address?

Why was Washington fearful of political / sectional interest?

In regard to foreign policy what did Washington's warn against in his farewell address?

Which are two notable treaties with European powers during Washington's Presidency?

What was the governing document of the U.S. before the Constitution?

Which of the following would be appealing to Alexander Hamilton?

Which of the following would Thomas Jefferson be in favor of?

Which of the following statements would Thomas Jefferson most likely agree with?

What series of events were happening in Europe at this time that increased tension between the Federalist and Democratic (Jeffersonian) Republicans?

Though the Democratic (Jeffersonian) Republicans opposed the repression of free speech and democracy by the Federalist government, many of them were:

What precedent did Washington set as president?

Who was the financial policy brain of the Washington administration?

Which of the following are points of Hamilton's five-point plan?

The viewpoint that government decisions should be specifically outlined in the constitution is known as?

What was the result of the compromise between Jeffersonian Republicans and Federalists in adopting four of Hamilton's five economic proposals?

What was possibly the most controversial part of Hamilton's plan for individuals on the frontier?

Which rebellion did President George Washington lead troops in the field for a brief moment before handing over command to Light Horse Harry Lee?

This wildly unpopular treaty stabilized trade with Great Britain, making the U.S. the “Most Favored Nation” in trade with Britain.

Washington warned against the “baneful effects of the spirit of party generally,” saying that “it agitates the community with ill-founded jealousies and false alarms; kindles the animosity of one part against another; foments occasionally riot and insurrection. It opens the door to foreign influence and corruption.” This quote best illustrates Washington's warning against what?

What unique situation occurred in the 1796 election?

What is the name of the dispute with France during the Adams administration, where France was capturing American ships and impressing American sailors?

This incident involved three French officials who attempted to bribe American officials during international talks, which turned American public opinion against France.

These were a series of highly unpopular acts pushed through by John Adams's administration. They increased the time it took to become a citizen and made it a crime to criticize the government.

The Alien & Sedition Acts were so unpopular that two states passed resolutions nullifying the acts as unconstitutional. Which two states were they?

Who won the Presidential Election of 1800?

Thomas Jefferson defeated who in the 1800 election? Denying them a second term.

Because a Republican elector forgot to throw one of his votes away in the 1800 election there was a tie for president between?

After 36 ballads in the House of Representatives, who persuaded the House to vote for Thomas Jefferson, as he thought Burr had questionable morals.

This sketch is a painting of a famous duel in American history that would result in the death of one founding father and the political ruin of another. Which two individuals famously dueled each other?

This amendment to the Constitution simplified the electoral college, took into account political parties, and reduced the chances of ties within political parties.

Thomas Jefferson would agree with which of the following statements?

Did Thomas Jefferson believe that African Slaves were the moral and intellectual equal of whites?

What large-scale slave revolt in Virginia failed before it even started due to bad weather and two slaves telling their masters of the plan?

Which of the following were initiatives that Jefferson would support?

This conflict with pirates in North Africa who captured American ships and sailors demanding tribute from the U.S. is immortalized in the Marine Hymn "... shores of Tripoli".

The Jeffersonian Party or Democratic-Republican Party was the forerunner to what modern political party?

Though Jefferson was able to roll back many Federal policies which branch of the government had largely been appointed by the previous Federalist government?

Who was the most influential Supreme Court Justice in early American History?

Which Supreme Court case is possibly the most influential supreme court case in American History?

Marbury v. Madison granted the Supreme Court what power which would later be expanded in the ruling Fletcher v. Peck?

Judicial review means the supreme court can review the

This is the political and legal view that the power of the government should not extend past what is specifically outlined in the U.S. constitution.

As a strict constructionist, Thomas Jefferson struggled to justify this decision as the Constitution made no provision for it.

Who led the Corps of Discovery that explored the newly purchased Louisiana Territory?

Diplomats to Paris originally aimed to purchase what critical port city before being offered the whole Louisiana Territory?

The most controversial, and detrimental action of Jefferson's Presidency was

Jefferson's Embargo eventually lead to

Many of the early settlers of upcountry South Carolina were?

Many of these early upcountry settlers moved south from what colony?

What local tribe was the dominant tribe in our local region at the time of early upcountry settlement and still has a presence in the area today?

This historic trading route used by Native Americans would be a prime location for early frontier settlers as it allowed individuals to easily cross the Catawba River for most parts of the year.

Which early settler made strong ties with the local Catawba Indians?

What was a major cause of the French and Indian War?

What was one of the biggest fear of frontier settlers for most of early US History?

Which of the following was a plan for unified colonial defense against the threat of Native Americans & the French during the French and Indian War?

Who were the biggest losers of the French & Indian War?

What system of Naive American relations with European settlers came to an end with the British victory in the French and Indian War?

What rebellion attempted to unite the Native Americans on the frontier against the British and westward settlement of the American colonists?

Following Pontiac’s Rebellion what British policy attempted to stop American settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains?

This notable Virginian viewed the Royal Proclamation line as a "temporary expedient to quiet the minds of the Indians".

This frontiersman ignored the Royal Proclamation Line. He developed a path through the Appalachian Mountains (the Wilderness Road through the Cumberland Gap) and established the first permanent colonial settlement in Kentucky.

What were some complaints of the Americans in the Declaration of Indpendence regarding the frontier?

Did Native Americans clearly side with one side during the American Revolution?

Are Native Americans included in the US Constitution?

Which notable conflict between the US government and Native Americans occured during George Washington's Presidency?

Which notable battle saw crushed Native American resistance ending the Northwest Indian War (Little Turtle's War)?

Which ended the Northwest Indian War (Little Turtles War) and pushed many Native American tribes out of the Ohio valley leading to increased settlement?

"Sell a country! Why not sell the air, the clouds and the great sea, as well as the earth?" This is a notable quote by this Shawnee Chief who would be the leader of a massive native confederacy prior to and during the War of 1812?

Which battle saw the destruction Tecumseh's base of operations known as Prophetstown?

Which US Military leader would rise to prominence (popularity), and later the President for his role in defeating Tecumseh's forces at the Battle of Tippecanoe?

This group of Native Americans in the southeastern United States would wage a separate campaign of resistance against the settlers from Tecumseh's northern native confederation prior to and during the War of 1812?

Which battle crushed the Red Stick (Creek) resistance in the Sourtheast during the War of 1812?

Which US Military commander known as the 'The Hero' or 'Ole Hickroy' would rise to prominence (popularity) and later the President due to his massive military victories at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend against the Red Sticks and Battle of New Orleans against the British.

What is most often cited as the reason for the War of 1812?

What were the members of Madison's political party, who were pressing for war, known as?

Who were the two most famous War Hawks during this time?

Which British territory was targeted for U.S. expansion because it was believed that British agents from this region were supplying Native Americans with firearms?

Which militant Native American leader tried to unite the Native Americans against the ever-expanding U.S.?

Which general's victory at Tippecanoe against the Native Americans at Prophetstown helped propel him to the Presidency in 1840?

Which region of the U.S. was not in favor of the War of 1812 as they had strong economic ties to Britain?

What conflict distracted the British at the beginning of the War of 1812?

Which campaign was a resounding failure in the War of 1812?

Which U.S. city was captured and burned in a major British victory?

This ship received the nickname "Old Ironsides" when British cannonballs bounced off its hull. (You can still visit this ship today).

Who was the U.S. naval commander who defeated a British fleet in Lake Erie?

Which battle saw the defeat and death of Tecumseh?

What was the largest American victory of the War of 1812?

Who was the U.S. general at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend and New Orleans who would later go on to be President of the U.S.?

What is notable about the Battle of New Orleans?

What was the name of the treaty that ended the War of 1812?

Who were the biggest losers of the War of 1812, according to most of U.S. History?

The War of 1812 saw the end of the Federalist Party as the Federalists tried to amend the constitution and threatened secession with the: