AP US History UNIT 2 AMSCO Chp 6 Review Game 2011-2012

Unit 2 -Review Game : 

Unit 2 -Review Game AMSCO Chapter 6

Which group was Alexander Hamilton a part of during the Constitutional Convention and ratification period? : 

2 Which group was Alexander Hamilton a part of during the Constitutional Convention and ratification period? Federalists Revolution/Constitution

Although the Anti-Federalists failed to block the ratification of the Constitution, they did ensure that this would be CREATED TO PROTECT INDIVIDUALS FROM GOVERNMENT INTERFERENCE AND POSSIBLE TYRANNY. Drafted by a group led by James Madison, consisted of the FIRST TEN AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION, which guaranteed the civil rights of American citizens. : 

3 Although the Anti-Federalists failed to block the ratification of the Constitution, they did ensure that this would be CREATED TO PROTECT INDIVIDUALS FROM GOVERNMENT INTERFERENCE AND POSSIBLE TYRANNY. Drafted by a group led by James Madison, consisted of the FIRST TEN AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION, which guaranteed the civil rights of American citizens. Bill of Rights Revolution/Constitution

While women were denied full legal rights after the American Revolution, this concept suggested that women should be responsible for raising their children to be virtuous citizens of the new American republic. : 

4 While women were denied full legal rights after the American Revolution, this concept suggested that women should be responsible for raising their children to be virtuous citizens of the new American republic. Republican Motherhood Revolution/Constitution

Term for a two house legislature (like under the Constitution)? : 

5 Term for a two house legislature (like under the Constitution)? bicameral Revolution/Constitution

Helped start the French and Indian War, and surrendered Fort Necessity to the French. LATER was appointed commander-in-chief of the continental army and eventually president of the Constitutional Convention. : 

6 Helped start the French and Indian War, and surrendered Fort Necessity to the French. LATER was appointed commander-in-chief of the continental army and eventually president of the Constitutional Convention. George Washington Revolution/Constitution

Adopted in 1777 during the Revolutionary War, they established the United States of America. They GRANTED LIMITED POWERS TO THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT, reserving most powers for the states. The federal government could not levy taxes, regulate commerce, or enforce laws. The Constitution replaced them in 1789. : 

7 Adopted in 1777 during the Revolutionary War, they established the United States of America. They GRANTED LIMITED POWERS TO THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT, reserving most powers for the states. The federal government could not levy taxes, regulate commerce, or enforce laws. The Constitution replaced them in 1789. Articles of Confederation Revolution/Constitution

Presented at the Constitutional Convention as an alternative to the Virginia Plan. It favored small states in that it proposed a unicameral congress with equal representation for each state. : 

8 Presented at the Constitutional Convention as an alternative to the Virginia Plan. It favored small states in that it proposed a unicameral congress with equal representation for each state. New Jersey Plan Revolution/Constitution

A series of newspaper articles written by John Jay, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton, they LISTED THE ARGUMENTS IN FAVOR OF THE CONSTITUTION and refuted the arguments of the Anti-Federalists. : 

9 A series of newspaper articles written by John Jay, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton, they LISTED THE ARGUMENTS IN FAVOR OF THE CONSTITUTION and refuted the arguments of the Anti-Federalists. The Federalist Papers Revolution/Constitution

Solved the problem of how a president would be elected (created during the Constitutional Convention). States represented by total number of representatives in Congress. : 

10 Solved the problem of how a president would be elected (created during the Constitutional Convention). States represented by total number of representatives in Congress. Electoral College Revolution/Constitution

1786-1787 - Conflict in Massachusetts caused many to criticize the Articles of Confederation and admit the weak central government was not workingIt started in an effort to prevent courts from foreclosing on the farms of those who could not pay the taxes : 

11 1786-1787 - Conflict in Massachusetts caused many to criticize the Articles of Confederation and admit the weak central government was not workingIt started in an effort to prevent courts from foreclosing on the farms of those who could not pay the taxes Shay’s Rebellion Revolution/Constitution

Which groups of people were left largely unaffected by the results of the American Revolution? : 

12 Which groups of people were left largely unaffected by the results of the American Revolution? African-Americans, women, and Native Americans Revolution/Constitution

LED BY ALEXANDER HAMILTON, THEY BELIEVED IN A STRONG CENTRAL GOVERNMENT. They were SUPPORTERS OF THE CONSTITUTION during ratification and were a political force during the early years of the United States. : 

13 LED BY ALEXANDER HAMILTON, THEY BELIEVED IN A STRONG CENTRAL GOVERNMENT. They were SUPPORTERS OF THE CONSTITUTION during ratification and were a political force during the early years of the United States. Federalists Revolution/Constitution

Famous for Virginia Resolves, “Give me liberty or give me death” speech, and was an Anti-federalist (thought federal government was too strong under the Constitution)? : 

14 Famous for Virginia Resolves, “Give me liberty or give me death” speech, and was an Anti-federalist (thought federal government was too strong under the Constitution)? Patrick Henry Revolution/Constitution

During the Constitutional Convention and ratification period, Patrick Henry was a prominent member of which group? : 

15 During the Constitutional Convention and ratification period, Patrick Henry was a prominent member of which group? Anti-Federalists Revolution/Constitution

It was presented to the Constitutional Convention and proposed the creation of a bicameral legislature with representation in both houses proportional to population. It favored the large states, which would have a much greater voice. : 

16 It was presented to the Constitutional Convention and proposed the creation of a bicameral legislature with representation in both houses proportional to population. It favored the large states, which would have a much greater voice. Virginia Plan Revolution/Constitution

He proposed the Albany Plan of Union.During the Revolutionary War, he served as an AMBASSADOR TO FRANCE. He was the OLDEST DELEGATE TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION and his advice proved crucial in the drafting of the Constitution. : 

17 He proposed the Albany Plan of Union.During the Revolutionary War, he served as an AMBASSADOR TO FRANCE. He was the OLDEST DELEGATE TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION and his advice proved crucial in the drafting of the Constitution. Benjamin Franklin Revolution/Constitution

WHAT WOULD WE CALL ALL OF THESE?WRITTEN CONSTITUTIONS w/list of RIGHTS!Separation of powers: Executive, legislative, and judicialSeparation of church and stateVoting qualifications: White, male, property owners Office Holders - Had higher property qualifications : 

18 WHAT WOULD WE CALL ALL OF THESE?WRITTEN CONSTITUTIONS w/list of RIGHTS!Separation of powers: Executive, legislative, and judicialSeparation of church and stateVoting qualifications: White, male, property owners Office Holders - Had higher property qualifications trends in NEW STATE governments written during the Revolutionary War Revolution/Constitution

This group picked candidates for president until nominating conventions started in 1824 : 

19 This group picked candidates for president until nominating conventions started in 1824 Congressional Caucus Revolution/Constitution

OUTLINES THE OPERATION AND CENTRAL PRINCIPLES OF AMERICAN GOVERNMENT. It replaced the Articles of Confederation, it CREATED A STRONG CENTRAL GOVERNMENT WITH BROAD JUDICIAL, LEGISLATIVE, AND EXECUTIVE POWERS, though it purposely restricted the extent of these powers through a system of CHECKS AND BALANCES. Ratified by the states in 1789. : 

20 OUTLINES THE OPERATION AND CENTRAL PRINCIPLES OF AMERICAN GOVERNMENT. It replaced the Articles of Confederation, it CREATED A STRONG CENTRAL GOVERNMENT WITH BROAD JUDICIAL, LEGISLATIVE, AND EXECUTIVE POWERS, though it purposely restricted the extent of these powers through a system of CHECKS AND BALANCES. Ratified by the states in 1789. Constitution Revolution/Constitution

WHAT:Slaves counted as 3/5ths of a person for purposes of taxation and representationSlave trade guaranteed for 20 years (1808)SIGNIFICANCE: It helped resolve the debate over slavery and representation during the Constitutional Convention : 

21 WHAT:Slaves counted as 3/5ths of a person for purposes of taxation and representationSlave trade guaranteed for 20 years (1808)SIGNIFICANCE: It helped resolve the debate over slavery and representation during the Constitutional Convention Three-fifths Compromise Revolution/Constitution

WHO:Patrick Henry, John Hancock, Sam AdamsSmall farmers and settlers on western frontierWHAT:opposed to the Constitutionwanted to protect states’ rights and individual rightsARGUMENT:No bill of rights!Too much power in central government! : 

22 WHO:Patrick Henry, John Hancock, Sam AdamsSmall farmers and settlers on western frontierWHAT:opposed to the Constitutionwanted to protect states’ rights and individual rightsARGUMENT:No bill of rights!Too much power in central government! Anti-Federalists Revolution/Constitution

The Federalists argued that a Bill of rights would only _________ peoples actual rights. : 

23 The Federalists argued that a Bill of rights would only _________ peoples actual rights. limit Revolution/Constitution

Originally planning to discuss the promotion of interstate commerce, delegates from five states met at here in September 1786 and ended up SUGGESTING A CONVENTION TO AMEND THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION. : 

24 Originally planning to discuss the promotion of interstate commerce, delegates from five states met at here in September 1786 and ended up SUGGESTING A CONVENTION TO AMEND THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION. Annapolis Convention Revolution/Constitution

Term for a one house legislature (like in the Articles of Confederation)? : 

25 Term for a one house legislature (like in the Articles of Confederation)? unicameral Revolution/Constitution

Major weaknesses of Articles of Confederation (2 major)? : 

26 Major weaknesses of Articles of Confederation (2 major)? Couldn’t regulate trade Couldn’t collect taxes! No power to enforce laws! 9 out of 13 votes needed to pass laws (unanimous vote to amend) Revolution/Constitution

5 major issues during the Constitutional Convention? : 

27 5 major issues during the Constitutional Convention? Representation Slavery Trade (who controls?, taxes?, tariffs?) Powers and election of President Ratification Revolution/Constitution

The Constitution SET FORTH A GOVERNMENT COMPOSED OF THREE BRANCHES: the legislative, executive, and judicial (separation of powers). What ensured that no one branch would become too powerful? : 

28 The Constitution SET FORTH A GOVERNMENT COMPOSED OF THREE BRANCHES: the legislative, executive, and judicial (separation of powers). What ensured that no one branch would become too powerful? Checks and balances Revolution/Constitution

Terms of president last _____ years. : 

29 Terms of president last _____ years. four Revolution/Constitution

Originally, how many terms of office could a presidents serve? : 

30 Originally, how many terms of office could a presidents serve? unlimited Revolution/Constitution

Under the Constitution, presidents have considerable power. What major power due presidents hold over congress and their legislation? : 

31 Under the Constitution, presidents have considerable power. What major power due presidents hold over congress and their legislation? veto Revolution/Constitution

At the Annapolis Convention, he pushed for another meeting to “revise” the Articles of Confederation.Emerged as a major political figure during the debate over the Constitution, as the outspoken LEADER OF THE FEDERALISTS and one of the authors of The Federalist Papers. : 

32 At the Annapolis Convention, he pushed for another meeting to “revise” the Articles of Confederation.Emerged as a major political figure during the debate over the Constitution, as the outspoken LEADER OF THE FEDERALISTS and one of the authors of The Federalist Papers. Alexander Hamilton Revolution/Constitution

According to the Constitution, who has power over issues of interstate commerce and foreign trade? : 

33 According to the Constitution, who has power over issues of interstate commerce and foreign trade? Congress/Federal Government Revolution/Constitution

He drafted the Declaration of Independence in 1776. It was based on enlightenment ideas and provided rationale for the American Revolution? : 

34 He drafted the Declaration of Independence in 1776. It was based on enlightenment ideas and provided rationale for the American Revolution? Thomas Jefferson Revolution/Constitution

Father of the Constitution; took care of recording; proposed Virginia Plan; authored much of the Bill of Rights? : 

35 Father of the Constitution; took care of recording; proposed Virginia Plan; authored much of the Bill of Rights? James Madison Revolution/Constitution

In response to the Annapolis Convention’s suggestion, Congress called for the states to send delegates to Philadelphia to AMEND THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION. Delegates came to the this in May 1787, and DRAFTED an entirely NEW FRAMEWORK that would give GREATER POWERS TO THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT. : 

36 In response to the Annapolis Convention’s suggestion, Congress called for the states to send delegates to Philadelphia to AMEND THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION. Delegates came to the this in May 1787, and DRAFTED an entirely NEW FRAMEWORK that would give GREATER POWERS TO THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT. Constitutional Convention Revolution/Constitution

It solved the problem of representation at the Constitutional Convention. VIRGINIA PLAN AND THE NEW JERSEY PLAN FOR DETERMINING LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATION IN CONGRESS. It established equal representation for all states in the Senate and proportional representation by population in the House of Representatives. : 

37 It solved the problem of representation at the Constitutional Convention. VIRGINIA PLAN AND THE NEW JERSEY PLAN FOR DETERMINING LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATION IN CONGRESS. It established equal representation for all states in the Senate and proportional representation by population in the House of Representatives. Connecticut or “Great” Compromise Revolution/Constitution

WHAT:Movement to use reason to solve humanity’s problemsWHY:Born out of Scientific Revolution : 

38 WHAT:Movement to use reason to solve humanity’s problemsWHY:Born out of Scientific Revolution Enlightenment Revolution/Constitution

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WHO: proposed by John DickinsonWHEN: Adopted in 1777 after states gave up western land claimsWHAT: First government of USASTRUCTURE: Unicameral legislaturePOWERS: Wage war, make treaties, borrow moneyPROBLEMS:Couldn’t regulate trade or collect taxes!9 out of 13 votes needed to pass lawsUnanimous vote to amend (make changes)No power to enforce laws! : 

40 WHO: proposed by John DickinsonWHEN: Adopted in 1777 after states gave up western land claimsWHAT: First government of USASTRUCTURE: Unicameral legislaturePOWERS: Wage war, make treaties, borrow moneyPROBLEMS:Couldn’t regulate trade or collect taxes!9 out of 13 votes needed to pass lawsUnanimous vote to amend (make changes)No power to enforce laws! Articles of Confederation Revolution/Constitution

He published Common Sense in 1776, urging Americans that it was only “common sense” that a small country with a tyrannical king so far away should rule the colonies (helped spark the Revolutionary War). : 

41 He published Common Sense in 1776, urging Americans that it was only “common sense” that a small country with a tyrannical king so far away should rule the colonies (helped spark the Revolutionary War). Thomas Paine Revolution/Constitution

BIG PICTURE: It ended the Revolutionary War Britain recognized the U. S. as independentThe Mississippi River is new western boundary of the U.S.A.Americans got fishing rights off of the coast of CanadaAmericans would pay debts owed to British merchants and give back Loyalist property seized during the war : 

42 BIG PICTURE: It ended the Revolutionary War Britain recognized the U. S. as independentThe Mississippi River is new western boundary of the U.S.A.Americans got fishing rights off of the coast of CanadaAmericans would pay debts owed to British merchants and give back Loyalist property seized during the war Treaty of Paris (1783) Revolution/Constitution

A major success of the Articles of Confederation. Provided for the orderly surveying and distribution of land belonging to the U.S. It saved a portion of land surveyed for public education? : 

43 A major success of the Articles of Confederation. Provided for the orderly surveying and distribution of land belonging to the U.S. It saved a portion of land surveyed for public education? Land Ordinance of 1785 Revolution/Constitution

Economic theory of trade stressing that a nation’s economic strength depended on exporting more than it imported. British = triangular trade, Navigation Acts (1651-1673), aimed at fostering British economic dominance.It caused competition and conflict among European powers. : 

44 Economic theory of trade stressing that a nation’s economic strength depended on exporting more than it imported. British = triangular trade, Navigation Acts (1651-1673), aimed at fostering British economic dominance.It caused competition and conflict among European powers. Mercantilism Revolution/Constitution

A member of the Second Continental Congress, he was the one who actually formally proposed that the colonists should be FREE of British rule on 6/7/1776?Led to the Declaration of Independence : 

45 A member of the Second Continental Congress, he was the one who actually formally proposed that the colonists should be FREE of British rule on 6/7/1776?Led to the Declaration of Independence Richard Henry Lee Revolution/Constitution

They rose up as the opponents of the Constitution during the period of ratification. They OPPOSED THE CONSTITUTION’S POWERFUL CENTRALIZED GOVERNMENT, arguing that the Constitution gave the federal government too much political, economic, and military control. They instead ADVOCATED STATES’ RIGHTS and PROTECTIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL FREEDOMS. : 

46 They rose up as the opponents of the Constitution during the period of ratification. They OPPOSED THE CONSTITUTION’S POWERFUL CENTRALIZED GOVERNMENT, arguing that the Constitution gave the federal government too much political, economic, and military control. They instead ADVOCATED STATES’ RIGHTS and PROTECTIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL FREEDOMS. Anti-Federalists Revolution/Constitution