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Hercules Mulligan

________- Spied on the British while in the role of a tailors apprentice.

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Legislative

________- A branch of government that makes the nation's laws.

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George Eaker

________- Shot and killed Philip Hamilton in a duel.

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John Laurens

________- Worked on trying to end slavery in South Carolina.

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Charles Lee

________- Was held responsible for the death of many Americans at the Battle of Monmouth, and thus challenged to a duel.

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Democratic Republicans

________- Small farmers, settlers, plantations owners, artists, shopkeepers.

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Judicial

________- The courts are elected ¨appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate¨ and serve until death or want.

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Lexington

________ and Concord- considered the first battle of the American Revolution.

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James Madison

________- Along with Jefferson, made a deal with Hamilton to move the capital from New York to Washington D.C.

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Angelica Schuyler

________- Alexander Hamilton's sister- in- law who moved to Britain after marrying a British man.

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Federalist

________- Bankers, manufacturers, merchants.

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Maria Reynolds

________- Had an affair with Alexander Hamilton.

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Executive

________- Branch of government that implements and enforces laws.

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three fourths

How a bill becomes a law- Needs to be ratified by ________ of the state legislatures or ________ of all of the states.

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Aaron Burr

________- Like Hamilton, was also an orphan, graduated from Kings College, and also served in the Continental Army.

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secondary source

A(n) ________ describes, interprets, or synthesizes primary sources¨.

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Theodosia

________- Was married to a British soldier while having an affair with Aaron Burr.

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Great Compromise

________ (Virginia Plan /New Jersey Plan)- Was the idea of Roger Sherman from Connecticut, presented at the Constitutional Convention.

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Marquis de Lafayette

________-"Americas favorite fighting Frenchman "who helped convince France to send "Guns & Ships "to aid the American colonists in the American Revolution.

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George Washington

________-"History [had] its eyes on [him], "as he was the General of the Continental Army.

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John Adams

Leader of Federalist- ________.

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Siege of Yorktown

________- The final battle of the American Revolution in which the British sang the "world turned upside down "while surrendering.

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Thomas Jefferson

________- Returned from France, and became the first Secretary of State.

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Virginia plan

The ________- would get rid of the Articles of Confederation, establishing the branches of government, also congress would be broken into senate and house of representatives, number of representatives in both parts to be based on population.

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Executive

________- President, 4 years and if elected gain another 4, elected by the people and electoral college.

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What is history

History is a story or an argument made by a person

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Sourcing

Who wrote this, What is the authors perspective, Why was it written, When was it written, Where was it written, Is it reliable, Why, Why not

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Contextualization

When and where was the document created, What was different then

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close reading

What claims does the author make, What evidence does the author use, What language (words, phrases, images, symbols) does the author use to persuade the documents audience, How does the documents language indicate the authors perspective

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Corroboration

What do other documents say, Do the documents agree

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primary vs. secondary sources

¨A primary source gives you direct access to the subject of your research

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Lexington and Concord

considered the first battle of the American Revolution

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Battle of Trenton

On Christmas Day, Washington famously crossed the Delaware River to sneak attack the British & Hessian troops in the middle of the night

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Battle of Saratoga

Considered to be the turning point of the war and victory for the Americans in this battle convinced France to aid them

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Battle of Monmouth

The largest single battle of the American Revolution in terms of number of participants

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Siege of Yorktown

The final battle of the American Revolution in which the British sang the "world turned upside down" while surrendering

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Alexander Hamilton

Despite being Washingtons "right hand man," he wanted to "fight, not write."

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Eliza(beth) Schuyler

The wife of Alexander Hamilton

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Marquis de Lafayette

"Americas favorite fighting Frenchman" who helped convince France to send "Guns & Ships" to aid the American colonists in the American Revolution

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George Washington

"History [had] its eyes on [him]," as he was the General of the Continental Army

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John Laurens

Worked on trying to end slavery in South Carolina

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Hercules Mulligan

Spied on the British while in the role of a tailors apprentice

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Aaron Burr

Like Hamilton, was also an orphan, graduated from Kings College, and also served in the Continental Army

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Theodosia

Was married to a British soldier while having an affair with Aaron Burr

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Charles Lee

Was held responsible for the death of many Americans at the Battle of Monmouth, and thus challenged to a duel

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King George III

After being on the losing side during the American Revolution, didnt think America would be able to successfully govern itself

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Thomas Jefferson

Returned from France, and became the first Secretary of State

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James Madison

Along with Jefferson, made a deal with Hamilton to move the capital from New York to Washington D.C

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Philip Hamilton

The son of Alexander Hamilton, who was also killed in a duel

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Maria Reynolds

Had an affair with Alexander Hamilton

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George Eaker

Shot and killed Philip Hamilton in a duel

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Angelica Schuyler

Alexander Hamilton's sister-in-law who moved to Britain after marrying a British man

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Three-fifths Compromise)

â…— of slaves counted as population in determining representation to the House of Representatives

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The Virginia plan

would get rid of the Articles of Confederation, establishing the branches of government, also congress would be broken into senate and house of representatives, number of representatives in both parts to be based on population

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New Jersey Plan

—the Articles of Confederation would be kept, but modified to make the central government stronger

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Legislative

A branch of government that makes the nation's laws

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Executive

Branch of government that implements and enforces laws

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Judicial

Branch of government that interprets laws and renders judgment in cases involving those laws who is in each branch

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Legislative rules

Congress, HOR is elected by the people and stays in office for 2 years and senate 6 years

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Executive rules

President, 4 years and if elected gain another 4, elected by the people and electoral college

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Judicial rules

The courts are elected ¨appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate¨ and serve until death or want

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How a bill becomes a law

Needs to be ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures or three-fourths of all of the states

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checks and balances/ separation of powers

The system in which each branch of government has the ability to limit the power of the other branches to prevent any from becoming too powerful

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Federalist

Bankers, manufacturers, merchants

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Democratic Republicans

Small farmers, settlers, plantations owners, artists, shopkeepers

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Federalist from

New England and Mid-Atlantic states

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Democratic Republicans from

Southern and Western states

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Federalist wanted

Larger government

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Democratic Republicans wanted

Smaller government

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Leader of Federalist

John Adams

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Leaders of Democratic Republicans

Thomas Jefferson

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Jays Treaty

George Washington

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Whiskey Rebellion

George Washington

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Washingtons Farewell Address

George Washington

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Election of 1796

John Adams

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Alien & Sedition Acts

John Adams

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Election of 1800

Thomas Jefferson

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Louisiana Purchase

Thomas Jefferson

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the Constitution and the "Federalist Papers"

James Madison

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War of 1812

James Madison

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