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Virtual representation
British belief Parliament represented all subjects, including colonists.
Republicanism
Support for a republican system of government.
Quasi-War
Undeclared naval war between US and France (1798-1800).
Federalist
Advocate for a central authority in government.
Albany Plan of Union
Proposed a loose confederation of states against the French.
Battle of Saratoga
American victory that secured French alliance.
Battle of Bunker Hill
Early battle demonstrating American resolve despite loss.
Treaty of Paris (1783)
Ended Revolutionary War, expanded US borders to Mississippi.
Declaratory Act (1766)
Asserted Parliament's right to govern the colonies.
Sugar Act (1764)
Taxed sugar and molasses imports to colonies.
Stamp Act (1765)
Taxed paper products used in the colonies.
Tea Act (1773)
Allowed British East India Company to sell tea cheaply.
Townshend Acts (1767)
Taxed imports like glass, tea, and paper.
Proclamation of 1763
Banned colonial settlement west of the Appalachians.
Intolerable Acts (1774)
Punished colonies after Boston Tea Party, closed Boston Harbor.
Trenton
Washington's first major victory against Hessians (1776).
Concord
Clash at Old North Bridge over weapon searches.
Yorktown
Final major battle, Cornwallis surrounded by American forces.
Philadelphia
Host city of the 2nd Continental Congress.
Valley Forge
Winter encampment where army was trained and disciplined.
Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness
Natural rights mentioned in the Declaration of Independence.
Judicial Review
Power of courts to determine constitutionality of laws.
Bi-Cameral
Legislature with two separate chambers or houses.
2nd Amendment
Protects people's right to keep and bear arms.
Benjamin Franklin
Ambassador to France, member of Continental Congress.
John Adams
Key figure in Congress, later became US President.
Samuel Adams
Radical leader of Sons of Liberty, signer of Declaration.
Thomas Jefferson
Primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
France
Known as America's oldest friend in the Revolutionary War.
Bi-cameral Congress
Congress consists of House and Senate.
4th Amendment
Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
Eminent Domain
Government can force property sale for public good.
10th Amendment
Powers not delegated default to states.
Tariff of 1789
Established federal government's power to tax.
5th Amendment
Protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy.
6th Amendment
Guarantees right to speedy trial and counsel.
Northwest Land Ordinances
Divided NW Territory into squares for statehood.
Bill Process
Must pass House, Senate, and be signed by President.
Election of 1796
John Adams won; Thomas Jefferson became VP.
Washington's Neutrality
Official position during French Revolution.
Hamilton vs. Jefferson
Hamilton favored industry; Jefferson favored agriculture.
Election of 1800
Burr and Jefferson tied in electoral votes.
US Constitution Principles
Includes federalism, checks and balances, separation of powers.
Alien and Sedition Acts
Restricted immigration and criticized government actions.
Washington's Farewell Address
Urged unity, avoidance of parties, and neutrality.
1st Amendment Freedoms
Protects speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
Shays' Rebellion
Protest revealing weaknesses of Articles of Confederation.
New Jersey Plan
Unicameral legislature with equal state representation.
Virginia Plan
Bicameral legislature based on population representation.
Great Compromise
Bicameral legislature with both population and equal representation.
Articles of Confederation Flaw
Inability to tax led to financial instability.
House of Representatives
Minimum age 25, 435 members, 2-year terms.
US Senate
Minimum age 30, 100 members, 6-year terms.
President
Minimum age 35, 4-year terms, natural born citizen.
Impartial Jury
Guaranteed right in the 6th Amendment.
Counsel
Right to legal representation in criminal cases.
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