
US History Regents Review
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- Q1Stated that no colonists could settle in lands to the west of the Appalachian mountains-- made the colonists very upsetProclamation Line of 176330s
- Q2* Document adopted on July 4, 1776. * Established the 13 American colonies as independent states, free from rule by Great Britain. * Thomas Jefferson wrote most of it* Explained to the world why we wanted our freedom.* Explained to the world why we wanted our freedom. * Influenced by Enlightenment thinkers (John Locke, Rousseau)Declaration of Independence30s
- Q3FarmingAgriculture30s
- Q41st Constitution of the U.S. 1781-1788 (weaknesses-no executive, no judicial, no power to tax, no power to regulate trade, no federal currency, no power to raise an army) Example: Shay's RebellionArticles of Confederation30s
- Q5a person opposed to the ratification of the US constitution, and wanted a bill of rights to be added because they wanted to make sure the government couldn't take individuals rights (Speech, religion, press, assembly).Anti-Federalist30s
- Q6supporters of the constitution during the debate over its ratification; favored a strong national governmentFederalist30s
- Q7a change to the ConstitutionAmendment30s
- Q8The first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution, containing a list of individual rights and liberties, such as freedom of speech, religion, and the press.Bill of Rights30s
- Q9The document which established the present federal government of the United States and outlined its powers. It can be changed through amendments. Supreme law of the land.Constitution30s
- Q10a legislature consisting of two "houses"Bicameral30s
- Q11people that advise the president and help set policy for the nation--an example of the unwritten ConstitutionCabinet30s
- Q12customs, traditions, practices not written in constitution that are part of our system of government--ie. the cabinet and two term limit.Unwritten Constitution30s
- Q13population count every 10 years, to determine the number of representatives in Congress for each of the states.Census30s
- Q14The power of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government to block some acts by the other two branches--ie. the veto, declaring a law unconstitutional, or impeaching a president.Checks and Balances30s
- Q15the body of electors who formally elect the United States president and vice-presidentElectoral College30s