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Why did the British Parliament pass the Intolerable Acts on the Americans?
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The Boston Tea Party
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During Andrew Jackson's presidency, the Nullification Crisis was caused by the idea that states could reject, or annul, a federal law if they felt it was unconstitutional. What was this idea known as?
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States Rights
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Why did the British Parliament pass the Intolerable Acts on the Americans?
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During Andrew Jackson's presidency, the Nullification Crisis was caused by the idea that states could reject, or annul, a federal law if they felt it was unconstitutional. What was this idea known as?
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Hamilton wanted the U.S. economy to be based on manufacturing while Jefferson favored an agricultural economy. This led to the first two political parties ________ and ________?
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The British use of Writs of Assistance to search Americans homes and businesses, which amendment was put in our Bill of Rights to prevent this action?
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As a result of Washington's ________________ to the American public, the U.S. tried not to get involved in other countries' affairs for most of the 1800's.
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During the Adams presidency, what laws allowed the president to deport immigrants as well as made it illegal to criticize the federal government?
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What did the Anti-federalists demand be added to the Constitution?
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What was the name of the large state plan that created a legislature based on size of population?
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What was our nation's first national government called? It had many weaknesses, including being unable to regulate trade between the states.
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During the Jackson presidency, the state of Georgia wanted to remove the Cherokees from their lands within their state, what did the Cherokees do next?
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What was the second war between the United States and Great Britain called (the U.S. was seen as a powerful and independent nation by other countries)?
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What 1803 event during the Jefferson presidency doubled the size of the United States by adding the entire central Great Plains area?
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Why had the U.S. borrowed money from nations before Washington was President?
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What is the third Amendment?
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What is the Three-fifths Compromise?
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The Anti-federalists refused to support the Constitution without a Bill of Rights and they feared a the government would violate individual rights. Who were the two Anti-federalist leaders?
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What was needed in the Southern colonies because of the profitability of three major cash crops?
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How did Andrew Jackson react to the decision in the case of Worcester v. Georgia?
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What was the final ruling in the case of McCulloch v. Maryland?
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Under the Articles of Confederation, why were the large states unhappy with each state having one vote?
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What Articles of Confederation law put a stop to existing states' claims of lands west of the Appalachian Mountains?
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Federalism is the Constitutional principle that allows for the sharing of powers between the federal government and the states as well as provides for the dividing of powers. Which amendment in the Bill of Rights confirms this?
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What were the differences in reasons for the establishment of Jamestown and Plymouth?
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Suffrage, or the right to vote, was increased during Jackson's presidency to _______.
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Monroe warned European nations not to come to the Americas for further colonization or to try to regain lost colonies through _______?
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During which historical era did events such as the 1787 Philadelphia convention, the Bill of Rights, the Federalist Papers, and the Federalists vs. Anti-federalists take place?
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What were the two plans of government that the Great Compromise settled in 1787?
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What was the time period called when most citizens were very proud to be Americans and when political differences were almost non-existent?
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What is the 1st Amendment?
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Why did the Marbury v. Madison case occur and what did it create?
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What violent event in western Massachusetts in 1786 caused our nation's leaders to meet in Philadelphia to restructure the national government?
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For Americans accused of a crime, the right to remain silent and protection against double-jeopardy are very important. Which amendment grants these rights?
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What law allowed Andrew Jackson to forcibly moved Native Americans to Oklahoma starting in 1830 and Why?
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Freedom of speech, of religion, of the press, and to protest or petition our government are personal freedoms guaranteed by which amendment?
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What anti-tax rallying cry did the Americans chant after the British imposed taxes on them without their consent?
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To achieve "separation of powers", the Constitution created our three government branches. List the Articles and the branches they created.
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In what year did the Louisiana Purchase double the size of the United States?
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If a President vetoes a law that the Congress strongly supports, the Congress can override the veto and it becomes a law regardless. Which of the 7 Principles of the Constitution allows this?
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What Acts did American colonists feel that their civil liberties were being violated by the British?