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  1. 1How does the constitution guard against man's sinful nature? Why was the Bill of Rights added?By giving each house of the government a job to do, and each house is checked by another house to see if they're doing it right. The Bill of Rights was added to secure our rights as Americans. (Rights that were clearly not identified in the Constitution)
  2. 2Discuss the 3 branches of government, and give the functions of each.Legislative, Executive and Judicial. Legislative makes the laws. Executive enforces the laws. Judicial branch interperates laws.
  3. 3Discuss the differences in philosophy, between Federalists and Democrat Republicans.Federalists were headed up by Washington, Madison, Hamilton, Adam. Democrat Republicans were headed up largely by Jefferson. Which was based upon strict construction which was based upon loose construction?
  4. 4Discuss the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.It took 9 states to get anything passed. They could not tax. You could suggest, but you could not raise money as federal government. There was only one branch, the Legislative branch. They could not control the economy. Trade. Between foreign trade or even within the states. They were creating money, but it was virtually worthless.
  5. 5Discuss how the French and Indian War prepared the colonists for independence.It made us see how we were different from the English militarily, economically, and spiritually. It led to things like the Stamp Act, Quartering of soldiers, things we found particularly offensive.
  6. 6The river that Washington crossed to get to the Heshins.Delaware River
  7. 7Became king in 1760.King George the 3rd
  8. 8What was the French and Indian War called in Europe?The seven years war
  9. 9Who encouraged the founding of public libraries?Benjamin Franklin
  10. 10Introduced small pox vaccine.Cotton Mather
  11. 11Proclamation that said the colonists could not cross the Appalachian Mountains.Proclamation of 1763
  12. 12What are the dates of the colonial period?1607-1775
  13. 13What group wrote the first classical music in America?Moravians
  14. 14The name of a textbook that was just a board with scripture and the alphabet.Hornbook
  15. 15English general that led his troops to Fort Duquain.Braddock.
  16. 16Organized the Methodist movement in New England.John Wesley
  17. 17Famous English preacher during the Great Awakening.George Whitefield
  18. 18Local militia that Washington commanded.Virginia Rangers
  19. 19Who led the Green Mountain Boys?Ethan Allen
  20. 20What fort did Ethan Allen and his men capture?Fort Ticonderoga
  21. 21Who said this: I regret I only have one life to live for my country. -?Nathan Hale
  22. 22The very first Secretary of the treasury?Hamilton
  23. 23Who's the first Secretary of State?Jefferson
  24. 24What document was used to bring reconcile to the colonies and the king?The Olive Branch Petition
  25. 25The meeting place for both the first and the second Congresses.Philadelphia
  26. 26What man designed Washington D.C.?Pierre La Infant
  27. 27In which war did La Fiett help the Americans?War for Independence
  28. 28Who was our first Vice President?John Adams
  29. 29What do we call the Father of American Conservatism?John Adams.
  30. 30Who is the Father of the Constitution?James Madison
  31. 31Who was known as "Frail Jimmy"?James Madison
  32. 32Where was the shot heard round the world fired at?Lexington
  33. 33What system did we put in place to control the powers of the three branches of government?Check and Balance system
  34. 34Name the two men who helped Revere.William Dawes and Dr. Prescott
  35. 35What type of government are we?Federal Republic
  36. 36Battle in the war that was the turning point.The Battle of Saratoga
  37. 37What man became known as a trader to the American cause?Benedict Arnold
  38. 38What do we call the group of men that are the President's advisors?The Presidential Cabinet
  39. 39Soldiers hired by the BritishHeshins
  40. 40Where was the Americans winter camp in the winter of 1778?Valley Forge
  41. 41Who said this: Give me liberty or give me death! -?Patrick Henry
  42. 42Words Washington added to the Presidential oath.So help me God
  43. 43What bill closed Boston?Boston Port Bill
  44. 44Hamilton belonged to what political party?Federalist
  45. 45What was the first major battle of the American revolution?Bunker Hill
  46. 46What was the nickname of Francis Marian?The swamp Fox
  47. 47Who was known as the Fighting Gamecock?General Sumpter
  48. 48What battle ended the war?Yorktown
  49. 49Famous panplait written by Thomas Paine?Common Sense
  50. 50Date of the Declaration of Independence?July 4, 1776
  51. 51Who said this: I have not yet begun to fight! -?John Paul Jones
  52. 52Treaty that ended the war was what treaty?Treaty of Paris
  53. 53What man physically chose the sight for Washington D.C.?George Washington
  54. 54What do we call collectively the first ten amendments?Bill of Rights

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