American Revolution and Constitution

Rebellion by farmers. Demonstrated a weak national government and a necessity to review the power of the Articles of Confederation.

Rebellion by whiskey producers. Was successfully put down by the national government.

Case that established judicial review.

Colonists were upset after being taxed on several goods while they were still unable to elect representatives to the British Parliament.

The battle that finally convinced France to aid the colonists during the American Revolution.

Creates a 2 house Congress (made up of the Senate and House of Representatives).

House in Congress where representation is equal for all states. (each state receives 2 senators)

House in Congress where representation is based on population.

When the government was set up under this, the national government was very weak and the states often held most of the power.

Responsible for reviewing and judging laws.

Responsible to creating laws.

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution.

Foreign policy that prohibits further European intervention and colonization in the Western Hemisphere. Such acts would be seen as aggression.

Those who favored the passing of the Constitution without the addition of the Bill of Rights.

Wanted to protect individual rights by including the Bill of Rights to the Constitution.