History Midterm
What is history - History is a story or an argument made by a person. They use evidence to support their claim.
Sourcing- Who wrote this, What is the author’s perspective, Why was it written, When was it written, Where was it written, Is it reliable, Why, Why not.
Contextualization - When and where was the document created, What was different then? What was the same, How might the circumstances in which the document was created affect its content? 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 document’s audience, How does the document’s language indicate the author’s perspective?
Corroboration- What do other documents say, Do the documents agree? If not, why, What are other possible documents, What documents are most reliable?
primary vs. secondary sources - ¨A primary source gives you direct access to the subject of your research. Secondary sources provide second-hand information and commentary from other researchers. Examples include journal articles, reviews, and academic books. A secondary source describes, interprets, or synthesizes primary sources¨.
Lexington and Concord - considered the first battle of the American Revolution.
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.
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.
Battle of Monmouth- The largest single battle of the American Revolution in terms of number of participants.
Siege of Yorktown- The final battle of the American Revolution in which the British sang the “world turned upside down” while surrendering.
Hamilton: An American Musical: the mid-year exam will include a matching section featuring the historical figures from Hamilton. Here’s who to know…
Alexander Hamilton - Despite being Washington’s “right hand man,” he wanted to “fight, not write.” Eliza(beth) Schuyler - The wife of Alexander Hamilton.
Marquis de Lafayette - “America’s favorite fighting Frenchman” who helped convince France to send “Guns & Ships” to aid the American colonists in the American Revolution.
George Washington- “History [had] its eyes on [him],” as he was the General of the Continental Army. John Laurens- Worked on trying to end slavery in South Carolina.
Hercules Mulligan- Spied on the British while in the role of a tailor’s apprentice.
Aaron Burr- Like Hamilton, was also an orphan, graduated from King’s College, and also served in the Continental Army.
Theodosia - Was married to a British soldier while having an affair with Aaron Burr.
Charles Lee- Was held responsible for the death of many Americans at the Battle of Monmouth, and thus challenged to a duel.
King George III - After being on the losing side during the American Revolution, didn’t think America would be able to successfully govern itself.
Thomas Jefferson - Returned from France, and became the first Secretary of State.
James Madison - Along with Jefferson, made a deal with Hamilton to move the capital from New York to Washington D.C.
Philip Hamilton- The son of Alexander Hamilton, who was also killed in a duel.
Maria Reynolds- Had an affair with Alexander Hamilton.
George Eaker- Shot and killed Philip Hamilton in a duel.
Angelica Schuyler- Alexander Hamilton's sister-in-law who moved to Britain after marrying a British man.
Compromise Over Slavery (i.e. Three-fifths Compromise) - ⅗ of slaves counted as population in determining representation to the House of Representatives. ⅗ of slaves would be counted for the purpose of determining taxation.
Great Compromise (Virginia Plan / New Jersey Plan) -Was the idea of Roger Sherman from Connecticut, presented at the Constitutional Convention
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.
New Jersey Plan - the Articles of Confederation would be kept, but modified to make the central government stronger. Each state has equal representation.
Legislative- A branch of government that makes the nation's laws
Executive- Branch of government that implements and enforces laws
Judicial- Branch of government that interprets laws and renders judgment in cases involving those laws who is in each branch?
Legislative- Congress, HOR is elected by the people and stays in office for 2 years and senate 6 years.
Executive- President, 4 years and if elected gain another 4, elected by the people and electoral college.
Judicial- The courts are elected ¨appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate¨ and serve until death or want.
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.
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. And Government principle in which power is divided among different branches.
the Bill of Rights
Federalist - Bankers, manufacturers, merchants
Democratic Republicans - Small farmers, settlers, plantations owners, artists, shopkeepers
Federalist from - New England and Mid-Atlantic states
Democratic Republicans from - Southern and Western states
Federalist wanted - Larger government
Democratic Republicans wanted - Smaller government
Leader of Federalist - John Adams
Leaders of Democratic Republicans - Thomas Jefferson
George Washington. The 1st President of the United States.
John Adams. The 2nd President of the United States.
Thomas Jefferson. The 3rd President of the United States.
James Madison. The 4th President of the United States.
Jay’s Treaty- George Washington
Whiskey Rebellion - George Washington
Washington’s Farewell Address- George Washington
Election of 1796- John Adams
Alien & Sedition Acts- John Adams
Election of 1800 - Thomas Jefferson
Louisiana Purchase- Thomas Jefferson
the Constitution and the “Federalist Papers” - James Madison
War of 1812- James Madison
What is history - History is a story or an argument made by a person. They use evidence to support their claim.
Sourcing- Who wrote this, What is the author’s perspective, Why was it written, When was it written, Where was it written, Is it reliable, Why, Why not.
Contextualization - When and where was the document created, What was different then? What was the same, How might the circumstances in which the document was created affect its content? 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 document’s audience, How does the document’s language indicate the author’s perspective?
Corroboration- What do other documents say, Do the documents agree? If not, why, What are other possible documents, What documents are most reliable?
primary vs. secondary sources - ¨A primary source gives you direct access to the subject of your research. Secondary sources provide second-hand information and commentary from other researchers. Examples include journal articles, reviews, and academic books. A secondary source describes, interprets, or synthesizes primary sources¨.
Lexington and Concord - considered the first battle of the American Revolution.
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.
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.
Battle of Monmouth- The largest single battle of the American Revolution in terms of number of participants.
Siege of Yorktown- The final battle of the American Revolution in which the British sang the “world turned upside down” while surrendering.
Hamilton: An American Musical: the mid-year exam will include a matching section featuring the historical figures from Hamilton. Here’s who to know…
Alexander Hamilton - Despite being Washington’s “right hand man,” he wanted to “fight, not write.” Eliza(beth) Schuyler - The wife of Alexander Hamilton.
Marquis de Lafayette - “America’s favorite fighting Frenchman” who helped convince France to send “Guns & Ships” to aid the American colonists in the American Revolution.
George Washington- “History [had] its eyes on [him],” as he was the General of the Continental Army. John Laurens- Worked on trying to end slavery in South Carolina.
Hercules Mulligan- Spied on the British while in the role of a tailor’s apprentice.
Aaron Burr- Like Hamilton, was also an orphan, graduated from King’s College, and also served in the Continental Army.
Theodosia - Was married to a British soldier while having an affair with Aaron Burr.
Charles Lee- Was held responsible for the death of many Americans at the Battle of Monmouth, and thus challenged to a duel.
King George III - After being on the losing side during the American Revolution, didn’t think America would be able to successfully govern itself.
Thomas Jefferson - Returned from France, and became the first Secretary of State.
James Madison - Along with Jefferson, made a deal with Hamilton to move the capital from New York to Washington D.C.
Philip Hamilton- The son of Alexander Hamilton, who was also killed in a duel.
Maria Reynolds- Had an affair with Alexander Hamilton.
George Eaker- Shot and killed Philip Hamilton in a duel.
Angelica Schuyler- Alexander Hamilton's sister-in-law who moved to Britain after marrying a British man.
Compromise Over Slavery (i.e. Three-fifths Compromise) - ⅗ of slaves counted as population in determining representation to the House of Representatives. ⅗ of slaves would be counted for the purpose of determining taxation.
Great Compromise (Virginia Plan / New Jersey Plan) -Was the idea of Roger Sherman from Connecticut, presented at the Constitutional Convention
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.
New Jersey Plan - the Articles of Confederation would be kept, but modified to make the central government stronger. Each state has equal representation.
Legislative- A branch of government that makes the nation's laws
Executive- Branch of government that implements and enforces laws
Judicial- Branch of government that interprets laws and renders judgment in cases involving those laws who is in each branch?
Legislative- Congress, HOR is elected by the people and stays in office for 2 years and senate 6 years.
Executive- President, 4 years and if elected gain another 4, elected by the people and electoral college.
Judicial- The courts are elected ¨appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate¨ and serve until death or want.
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.
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. And Government principle in which power is divided among different branches.
the Bill of Rights
Federalist - Bankers, manufacturers, merchants
Democratic Republicans - Small farmers, settlers, plantations owners, artists, shopkeepers
Federalist from - New England and Mid-Atlantic states
Democratic Republicans from - Southern and Western states
Federalist wanted - Larger government
Democratic Republicans wanted - Smaller government
Leader of Federalist - John Adams
Leaders of Democratic Republicans - Thomas Jefferson
George Washington. The 1st President of the United States.
John Adams. The 2nd President of the United States.
Thomas Jefferson. The 3rd President of the United States.
James Madison. The 4th President of the United States.
Jay’s Treaty- George Washington
Whiskey Rebellion - George Washington
Washington’s Farewell Address- George Washington
Election of 1796- John Adams
Alien & Sedition Acts- John Adams
Election of 1800 - Thomas Jefferson
Louisiana Purchase- Thomas Jefferson
the Constitution and the “Federalist Papers” - James Madison
War of 1812- James Madison
