Articles of Confederation, Constitutional Convention, Federalists, Jefferson to Jackson, War of 1812, and Manifest Destiny.
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- What was the main weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
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It gave the central government too little power (could not tax, regulate commerce, or enforce laws)- Why did the Articles of Confederation fail to give the national government tax power?
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It required all thirteen states to agree to any tax, making it nearly impossible to collect revenue- What uprising in 1786-1787 revealed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
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Shays' Rebellion, a revolt by Massachusetts farmers over debt and taxes- In what year was the Constitutional Convention held?
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1787- Who presided over the Constitutional Convention?
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George Washington- What was the Great Compromise at the Constitutional Convention?
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It created a two-house legislature with the House based on population and the Senate giving each state two seats- What did the Three-Fifths Compromise decide?
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It counted each enslaved person as three-fifths of a free person for representation and taxes- What did Federalists believe about the central government?
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That a strong central government was necessary to hold the nation together and maintain order- Who was the leading Federalist and first Secretary of the Treasury?
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Alexander Hamilton- What did Anti-Federalists fear most about the Constitution?
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That a strong central government would threaten individual liberties and states' rights- What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
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The Bill of Rights- What is the system of checks and balances?
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It allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches- What is the Electoral College?
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A group of electors chosen by each state to formally elect the President and Vice President- What was the significance of the election of 1800?
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Thomas Jefferson defeated John Adams, marking a peaceful transfer of power between opposing parties- In what year did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory from France?
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1803
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