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What was the most significant event of President Thomas Jefferson's first administration?
What was the most significant event of President Thomas Jefferson's first administration?
- The purchase of Florida from Spain
- The Election of 1800
- The Louisiana Purchase (correct)
- The Lewis and Clark Expedition
How many square miles of land did the United States purchase from France in the Louisiana Purchase?
How many square miles of land did the United States purchase from France in the Louisiana Purchase?
- 2,144,476 square kilometers
- 15 million square miles
- 500,000 square miles
- 827,987 square miles (correct)
How many states were formed, in whole or in part, from the Louisiana Purchase?
How many states were formed, in whole or in part, from the Louisiana Purchase?
- 12
- 15 (correct)
- 20
- 10
What was the purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
What was the purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
What river did the Lewis and Clark Expedition travel up?
What river did the Lewis and Clark Expedition travel up?
How long did the Lewis and Clark Expedition last?
How long did the Lewis and Clark Expedition last?
What was the name given to the group of U.S. soldiers and explorers that participated in the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
What was the name given to the group of U.S. soldiers and explorers that participated in the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
In the 1800 Presidential Election, who did Jefferson run against?
In the 1800 Presidential Election, who did Jefferson run against?
What was the main objective of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
What was the main objective of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
What significant information did the Lewis and Clark Expedition bring back to St. Louis?
What significant information did the Lewis and Clark Expedition bring back to St. Louis?
What was the name of the region that the Lewis and Clark Expedition enabled the United States to claim?
What was the name of the region that the Lewis and Clark Expedition enabled the United States to claim?
What happened to Thomas Jefferson after he retired from the presidency?
What happened to Thomas Jefferson after he retired from the presidency?
What was Thomas Jefferson's final significant project before his death?
What was Thomas Jefferson's final significant project before his death?
Who was Sacagawea, as described in the text?
Who was Sacagawea, as described in the text?
Why was the success of the Lewis and Clark expedition important for the United States?
Why was the success of the Lewis and Clark expedition important for the United States?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as part of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as part of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
What was one of the main weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
What was one of the main weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
Which aspect was NOT included in the Articles of Confederation?
Which aspect was NOT included in the Articles of Confederation?
What was a consequence of the lack of a national currency under the Articles of Confederation?
What was a consequence of the lack of a national currency under the Articles of Confederation?
During the Constitutional Convention, what was a significant topic debated among the delegates?
During the Constitutional Convention, what was a significant topic debated among the delegates?
Why did some people want to overthrow the government established by the Articles of Confederation?
Why did some people want to overthrow the government established by the Articles of Confederation?
What feature did the Articles of Confederation lack that affected governance?
What feature did the Articles of Confederation lack that affected governance?
What does the meeting at the Constitutional Convention signify in terms of U.S. governance?
What does the meeting at the Constitutional Convention signify in terms of U.S. governance?
What voting system was established by the Articles of Confederation for Congress?
What voting system was established by the Articles of Confederation for Congress?
What was the primary purpose of the Bill of Rights?
What was the primary purpose of the Bill of Rights?
What happens when a territory reaches a population of 60,000 according to the Northwest Ordinance?
What happens when a territory reaches a population of 60,000 according to the Northwest Ordinance?
Which amendment protects the freedom of speech?
Which amendment protects the freedom of speech?
Which of the following best describes an ordinance?
Which of the following best describes an ordinance?
What was one concern expressed by people about the new government after the Constitutional Convention?
What was one concern expressed by people about the new government after the Constitutional Convention?
At what population milestone could a territory choose a legislature and send a delegate to Congress?
At what population milestone could a territory choose a legislature and send a delegate to Congress?
Which statement is true about the rights granted by the Bill of Rights?
Which statement is true about the rights granted by the Bill of Rights?
What was a significant outcome of the Northwest Ordinance?
What was a significant outcome of the Northwest Ordinance?
What significant action did John Adams take during his presidency regarding the conflict with France?
What significant action did John Adams take during his presidency regarding the conflict with France?
Which president was the first to live in the White House?
Which president was the first to live in the White House?
What was one reason the French expected support from the United States during their war with Great Britain?
What was one reason the French expected support from the United States during their war with Great Britain?
Who served as the first vice president of the United States?
Who served as the first vice president of the United States?
What is one of Thomas Jefferson's notable contributions prior to his presidency?
What is one of Thomas Jefferson's notable contributions prior to his presidency?
Why was John Adams considered not a popular president?
Why was John Adams considered not a popular president?
How did John Adams' presidency come to an end?
How did John Adams' presidency come to an end?
On what significant date did John Adams die?
On what significant date did John Adams die?
What was the purpose of the three-fifths compromise proposed by Madison?
What was the purpose of the three-fifths compromise proposed by Madison?
What was the required number of states needed to ratify the Constitution?
What was the required number of states needed to ratify the Constitution?
Why did some delegates refuse to sign the Constitution?
Why did some delegates refuse to sign the Constitution?
What significant event took place on September 17, 1787?
What significant event took place on September 17, 1787?
What was the Great Compromise concerned with?
What was the Great Compromise concerned with?
What did Franklin mean by the statement regarding the sun on Washington's chair?
What did Franklin mean by the statement regarding the sun on Washington's chair?
What motivated Madison to propose a compromise during the discussions?
What motivated Madison to propose a compromise during the discussions?
What did Elbridge Gerry refuse to do regarding the Constitution?
What did Elbridge Gerry refuse to do regarding the Constitution?
Flashcards
Articles of Confederation
Articles of Confederation
The first Constitution of the United States, created in 1781.
Weak national government
Weak national government
A government structure that lacks strong central authority and enforcement powers.
No tax power
No tax power
The Articles did not grant Congress the ability to impose taxes.
No commerce regulation
No commerce regulation
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Equal state voting
Equal state voting
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No executive branch
No executive branch
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No judicial branch
No judicial branch
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Constitutional Convention
Constitutional Convention
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Three-Fifths Compromise
Three-Fifths Compromise
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Ratification
Ratification
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Majority of States for Ratification
Majority of States for Ratification
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Constitution Signing Date
Constitution Signing Date
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Edmund Randolph's View
Edmund Randolph's View
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Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights
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The Great Compromise
The Great Compromise
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Significance of Franklin's Comment
Significance of Franklin's Comment
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Amendment
Amendment
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Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Religion
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Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Speech
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Public Assembly
Public Assembly
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Northwest Ordinance
Northwest Ordinance
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Territory Governance Steps
Territory Governance Steps
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Self-Government
Self-Government
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Lewis and Clark Expedition
Lewis and Clark Expedition
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Sacagawea
Sacagawea
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Oregon Territory
Oregon Territory
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Thomas Jefferson's retirement
Thomas Jefferson's retirement
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Founding University of Virginia
Founding University of Virginia
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James Madison
James Madison
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Exploration impacts
Exploration impacts
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Plant and animal specimens
Plant and animal specimens
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Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
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Enslaved People
Enslaved People
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Election of 1800
Election of 1800
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Louisiana Purchase
Louisiana Purchase
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Economic Impact of the Louisiana Purchase
Economic Impact of the Louisiana Purchase
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Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
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Journey Length of Lewis and Clark
Journey Length of Lewis and Clark
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Benjamin Banneker
Benjamin Banneker
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John Adams
John Adams
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First President to live in the White House
First President to live in the White House
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Adams' peace with France
Adams' peace with France
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Presidential election of 1800
Presidential election of 1800
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Jefferson's prior recognition
Jefferson's prior recognition
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Dispute with France
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Study Notes
Early US Government
- The Articles of Confederation served as the first constitution of the United States.
- It was written in 1776-77 by representatives of the American colonies, who made up the Second Continental Congress.
- The colonies declared their independence from Great Britain in 1776 and needed a new plan of government.
- The articles went into effect on March 1, 1781.
- Problems with the document were quickly recognized.
Challenges After the Revolution
- Americans were no longer loyal to the King of England.
- Citizens faced questions about their new government structure.
- They needed to decide how to keep the nation unified. States may have wanted to govern themselves.
- They needed a plan to defend themselves.
- They needed to agree on who would lead the new nation.
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