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True or false? By 1783, most Native Americans had still never seen a white man.
True or false? By 1783, most Native Americans had still never seen a white man.
False (B)
To what two places did 'Loyalists' flee after the Revolution?
To what two places did 'Loyalists' flee after the Revolution?
Canada and England
What two men were considered 'visionaries' for the new American Republic?
What two men were considered 'visionaries' for the new American Republic?
Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson
Why was Alexander Hamilton critical of the Confederation government?
Why was Alexander Hamilton critical of the Confederation government?
What was the biggest crisis facing the American nation at the Revolutionary War's end?
What was the biggest crisis facing the American nation at the Revolutionary War's end?
Into what two camps did Americans divide themselves after the war?
Into what two camps did Americans divide themselves after the war?
What famous rebellion takes place in 1786?
What famous rebellion takes place in 1786?
Why did Prince Henry of Prussia decline Nathaniel Gorham's offer to become America's king?
Why did Prince Henry of Prussia decline Nathaniel Gorham's offer to become America's king?
Who presided over the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
Who presided over the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
How would one describe James Madison?
How would one describe James Madison?
Why did the Constitutional Convention conduct its meetings in secret?
Why did the Constitutional Convention conduct its meetings in secret?
How long did it take for the delegates to draft the Constitution?
How long did it take for the delegates to draft the Constitution?
When was the Constitution first made public?
When was the Constitution first made public?
Why were some people skeptical (even fearful) about the new Constitution?
Why were some people skeptical (even fearful) about the new Constitution?
What name was given to the people who opposed the Constitution?
What name was given to the people who opposed the Constitution?
How many states needed to ratify (or approve) the Constitution for it to go into effect?
How many states needed to ratify (or approve) the Constitution for it to go into effect?
Why were some people skeptical about six year terms for Senators?
Why were some people skeptical about six year terms for Senators?
True or false? Noah Webster felt that a Bill of Rights was unnecessary.
True or false? Noah Webster felt that a Bill of Rights was unnecessary.
Who (primarily) drafts the Bill of Rights?
Who (primarily) drafts the Bill of Rights?
What three papers are basic the foundation of American government?
What three papers are basic the foundation of American government?
How was the issue of slavery affected by the American Revolution?
How was the issue of slavery affected by the American Revolution?
What is the difference between a republican government and a monarchy?
What is the difference between a republican government and a monarchy?
Flashcards
True or False: Most Native Americans hadn't seen a white man by 1783?
True or False: Most Native Americans hadn't seen a white man by 1783?
Many Native Americans had seen a white man by 1783.
Where did Loyalists flee after the Revolution?
Where did Loyalists flee after the Revolution?
Canada and England
Who were considered 'visionaries' for the new American Republic?
Who were considered 'visionaries' for the new American Republic?
Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson
What was the biggest crisis facing the American nation at the Revolutionary War's end?
What was the biggest crisis facing the American nation at the Revolutionary War's end?
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Into what two camps did Americans divide themselves after the war?
Into what two camps did Americans divide themselves after the war?
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What famous rebellion takes place in 1786?
What famous rebellion takes place in 1786?
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Who presided over the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
Who presided over the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
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How long did it take for the delegates to draft the Constitution?
How long did it take for the delegates to draft the Constitution?
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Who primarily drafted the Bill of Rights?
Who primarily drafted the Bill of Rights?
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What three papers are basic to the foundation of American government?
What three papers are basic to the foundation of American government?
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Study Notes
- In 1783 most Native Americans had seen a white man.
- Loyalists fled to Canada and England after the Revolution.
- Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson were considered "visionaries" for the new American Republic.
- Alexander Hamilton was critical of the Confederation government because he felt America had potential and needed unison.
- The biggest crisis facing the American nation at the Revolutionary War's end was infighting between the colonies and the government's weak, bankrupt state.
- After the war, Americans divided themselves into creditors and debtors.
- Shay's Rebellion took place in 1786.
- Prince Henry of Prussia declined Nathaniel Gorham's offer to become America's king because he believed the American public would not readily submit to a monarchy after fighting a revolution against one.
- George Washington presided over the Constitutional Convention of 1787.
- James Madison is described as a diligent and dedicated public servant.
- The Constitutional Convention conducted its meetings in secret so nothing could be accountable.
- It took the delegates 4 months to draft the Constitution.
- The Constitution was first made public in 1787.
- Some people were skeptical about the new Constitution because George Washington was going to be President, which sounded like a monarchy.
- The people who opposed the Constitution were called anti-federalists.
- 9 states needed to ratify the Constitution for it to go into effect.
- Some people were skeptical about six-year terms for Senators because it would create too much independence.
- Noah Webster felt a Bill of Rights was unnecessary.
- James Madison primarily drafted the Bill of Rights.
- The Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and the Bill of Rights are basic to the foundation of American government.
- The issue of slavery was never on the agenda during the American Revolution.
- A republican government is where people elect representatives to govern, while a monarchy is where a king and queen hold power, inherited through a royal bloodline.
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