1 st Quarter Midterm study guide

1. 1st Quarter Midterm study guide YEEEE HAWWWWW

2. 1. In which colony was a school required for every 50 families? Massachusetts Who argued that the state was an ineffectual agency for spiritual matters? Roger Williams Liberty of Conscience Colonies were expected to produce raw goods to have England produce finish goods was part of the economic theory of Mercantilism

3. 2. The end of salutary neglect, the English winning the French Indian War, a tradition of self taxation from colonial assemblies, the weakening of class structures and the desire to move west are all reasons for: The American Revolution What 18th century movement focused on rationalism and logic? Enlightenment What laws controlled trade from the colonies? Navigation Acts

4. 3. During the colonial era, what would happen to a woman's property once she married? Her husband would get it. What established a principle of freedom of press? Zenger trial Which rebellion proved that there was tension between backwoods farmers and the upper classes in Virginia? Bacon’s rebellion

5. 4. What religious movement helped to unify the colonies? Great Awakening Put the following in order: Stamp Act, Townshend Act, Sugar Act, Declaratory Act Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Declaratory Act, Townshend Acts Why was George Washington appointed Commander of the Continental Army? He was a Virginian.

6. 5. What was arguably the most important battle of the American Revolution? Saratoga Why did the idea of Republican Motherhood develop in Massachusetts after the American Revolution? Because women were so important to the revolution.

7. 6. Did the founding fathers think the Constitution was absolutely perfect? NOOOOO. The goals of the Constitution are to form a more perfect union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare and secure the blessings of liberty.

8. 7. What is the name of the concept that power is split between state and a central government? Federalism In the original Constitution, which branch was the only to be directly elected by the people? House of Representatives What was the major power that was not given to power under the Articles of Confederation? Levy taxes What is the greatest source of implied powers in the Constitution? Elastic, or necessary and proper, clause

9. 8. What was the “large state” plan that favored proportional representation in Congress? The Virginia Plan What was the “small state” plan that favored equal representation per state? The New Jersey Plan What was the Great, or Connecticut, Compromise? Creation of a bi-cameral legislature

10. 9. What was the fear that motivated the delegates of the Constitutional Convention? That the Articles of Confederation were not strong enough to prevent anarchy in the nation. What was the 3/5ths compromise? Counted 3/5ths of slaves as population for representation and tax purposes. How many states needed to ratify the Constituion? 9 (a majority)

11. 10. Of Richard Henry Lee or Alexander Hamilton, which did NOT support the Constitution? Richard Henry Lee What was Alexander Hamilton’s job as Secretary of the Treasury? To establish financial stability and credit worthiness What were “vehicles of ambition and selfish interest that threatened the existence of republican government?” Political Parties

12. 11. Why did the southern states agree to Assumption? They got the nation’s capital Who favored a strict construction of the Constitution? Thomas Jefferson How did George Washington respond to war with England and France A policy of neutrality

13. 12. What laws limited personal liberties (specifically the 1st amendment) within the new national era? Alien and Sedition Acts What concept was developed by the Virginia and Kentucky resolutions? Nullification What was the first precedent set by Washington? He created a cabinet

14. 13 What is assumption? The national government paying off state debts. What did Hamilton use the necessary and proper clause to justify creating? The National Bank What was the last precedent that George Washington set? Two term limit

15. 14. Bribes demanded of U.S. envoys before talks with French foreign minister describes: The xyz affair Where is freedom of speech, press, assembly, petition and religion enumerated? 1st amendment It is dangerous to list rights because it limits them. Which amendment counteracts this? 9th amendment-rights reserved to people

16. 15. Which amendment protects states rights and, therefore, federalism? 10th amendment