1) What are the three branches of government and what are the powers of each?
Executive, the Legislative, and the Judicial. The Executive is the President. He directs the government, commands armies, deals with foreign countries, and negates laws. The Legislative branch is Congress. The powers are passing laws and approving treaties. The Judicial branch is the court system. It decides punishment.
2) How can these branches check and balance each other?
They check on the branch below themselves. The Judicial branch makes sure all branches are following laws and not having too much power.
3) What were the compromises to the constitution?
The method of electing a president, slavery (3/5 rule), and representation in the Congress.
4) Who wrote the Federalist papers?
Jay Madison and Hamilton
5) What was the Bill of Rights? Why did some states demand its inclusion before they ratified the constitution?
The Bill of Rights was a document that guaranteed certain rights to the American people, to every American person. They wanted these rights to make it so that there couldn't be a dictator and that no rights could be taken away. Some states demanded its inclusion so they wouldn't become too strong of a central government without the people's say.
6) What were the anti-federalists main fears about the constitution?
They were afraid that a central government would become too powerful and another British style government would become of it.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
I really, "Don't Know Much About History: Study Questions"
1) Discuss the significance of Thomas Jefferson's quote: "A little rebellion now and then is a good thing...God forbid that we should ever be twenty year without such a rebellion...The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants."
He said this to make a point that the government should not be able to have too much power, because the people in power are afraid of a rebellion occurring.
2) Why did Shay's Rebellion happen?
The new government was taking aways some rights from the farmers and it seemed the new government was taking after their unsuccessful forecountry
3) The constitution is "a political creation, hammered together in a series of artfully negotiated compromises. Discuss these compromises.
Slaves count as 3/5 a full person's vote, but they could later amend the constitution.
4) What was the Virginia Plan?
It was an unsuccessful proposed by Edmond Randolf that gave two houses proportional representation
5) "No person held in service" was a euphemism for what?
slaves
6) List the basic Powers and Checks of the three branches of the government.
Legislative- Congress. The powers include passing laws, originating spending bills (House), impeaching officials (Senate), and approving treaties (Senate)
Executive- President- directing the government, commanding the armed forces, dealing with foreign powers, and vetoing laws
Judicial- justice system which is headed by the Supreme Court. Its powers are interpreting the Constitution, reviewing laws, and deciding states' rights
7) Who wrote the Federalist Papers and why did they write them?
John Jay Adams and Washington. Radify the constitution, it was a debate, or a persuasive essay.
8) Briefly outline the first ten amendments.
9) Who could vote in the first election (what parts of the population)?
White males with land
10) How did Washington D.C. come be located on the banks of the Potomac?
It was a secret discussion between Jefferson, Hamilton and Madison
11) What did Jay's Treaty do?
Eliminated control of brittish western posts, and increased trade between other countries.
12) What was the "Whiskey Rebellion" and how was it put down?
The farmers rebelled because the whiskey was being taxed, and Washington led a bunch of troops
13) Describe the election of 1800? How was it finally resolved?
There was a tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr. Hamilton eventually convinces the House, who were mainly federalists, to vote for Jefferson.
14) Who was John Marshall?
Placed by John Adams, he was a great supreme court judge
15) Why did France sell its North America possessions (the Louisiana territory) to the U.S.?
Napolean desides it wasn't worth keeping. He needed to worry about things in Europe.
16) What did Lewis and Clark do? Describe their journey?
They ventured into the western territory, as ordered by Jefferson. They mapped the area.
17) How did Hamilton incur the wrath of Aaron Burr? Was he right in what he did? How did the ordeal end?
He argued that Jefferson should win the election. It ended in a duel between Hamilton and Burr, and Hamilton died.
18) What was Jefferson's Embargo Act? Why was it unpopular and what was it suppose to do?
The purpose of the embargo was to send a message to the powers in Europe, seeing to it that until the Orders in Council and Continental System were rescinded they would no longer have a loyal customer in America. The Act passed through congress by a wide margin in December of 1807 (a month later and it would have forever been known as the Embargo act of 1808), and while it effectively lessened the issue of impressment (mainly because shipping overseas had all but stopped), it also succeeded in immediately driving up the prices of even domestic shipping to an unreasonable rate.
19) What did Tecumseh try and do?
He tried to unite all the Natives along the coast to fight along the white people.
20) Describe the Battle of Tippecanoe?
The Natives claimed war on the whites and the white's decided to attack first, and they won, but had many die on their own side.
21) Most historians call the War of 1812 a draw. Why?
Usually a war is ended with a treaty, this war ended the same way it started.
22) Describe the Battle of New Orleans.
The Battle of New Orleans took place on January 8, 1815 and was the final major battle of the War of 1812. American forces, commanded by Major General Andrew Jackson, defeated an invading British Army intent on seizing New Orleans and the vast territory America had acquired with the Louisiana Purchase. The Treaty of Ghant had been signed on December 24, 1814, but news of the peace would not reach the combatants until February. The battle is widely regarded as the greatest American land victory of the war.
23) What did the Monroe Doctrine state?
Further efforts by European countries to colonize land or interfere with states in the Americas would be viewed, by the United States of America, as acts of aggression requiring US intervention. The Monroe Doctrine asserted that the Western Hemisphere was not to be further colonized by European countries and that the United States would neither interfere with existing European colonies nor meddle in the internal concerns of European countries.
24) What was the Missouri Compromise?
The Missouri Compromise was an agreement passed in 1820 between the pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions in the United States Congress, involving primarily the regulation of slavery in the western territories.
25) How was the election of 1824 decided? Why was it called a "corrupt bargain"?
It was decided in the house of representatives. It was the only election since the passing of the 12 amendement that was decided this way because there was no majority in the electoral college.
26) List some of the labels attached to Andrew Jackson.
Murderer, slave owner, adulterer, orphan, frontiersman, horse racing man, Indian-fighter, war hero, land speculator.
27) Was Andrew Jackson an Indian hater? What did the natives call him? What "Indian Wars" did he fight in and what was the outcome? What was his native "policy" as President?
Yes he was an indian hater. They called him long knife. He fought in the Creek War and the white people won that won, removing the Creek from half of their lands. He fought against the Seminoles, which he also won, and Florida's land was sold cheap. He also fought in the war of 1812, which is now considered a draw. His 'policy' as president was to tell the Natives either assimilate, leave, or get killed.
28) How did Jackson come to symbolize the common people?
He worked his way up from being very poor to being extremely rich and in a position of power.
He said this to make a point that the government should not be able to have too much power, because the people in power are afraid of a rebellion occurring.
2) Why did Shay's Rebellion happen?
The new government was taking aways some rights from the farmers and it seemed the new government was taking after their unsuccessful forecountry
3) The constitution is "a political creation, hammered together in a series of artfully negotiated compromises. Discuss these compromises.
Slaves count as 3/5 a full person's vote, but they could later amend the constitution.
4) What was the Virginia Plan?
It was an unsuccessful proposed by Edmond Randolf that gave two houses proportional representation
5) "No person held in service" was a euphemism for what?
slaves
6) List the basic Powers and Checks of the three branches of the government.
Legislative- Congress. The powers include passing laws, originating spending bills (House), impeaching officials (Senate), and approving treaties (Senate)
Executive- President- directing the government, commanding the armed forces, dealing with foreign powers, and vetoing laws
Judicial- justice system which is headed by the Supreme Court. Its powers are interpreting the Constitution, reviewing laws, and deciding states' rights
7) Who wrote the Federalist Papers and why did they write them?
John Jay Adams and Washington. Radify the constitution, it was a debate, or a persuasive essay.
8) Briefly outline the first ten amendments.
9) Who could vote in the first election (what parts of the population)?
White males with land
10) How did Washington D.C. come be located on the banks of the Potomac?
It was a secret discussion between Jefferson, Hamilton and Madison
11) What did Jay's Treaty do?
Eliminated control of brittish western posts, and increased trade between other countries.
12) What was the "Whiskey Rebellion" and how was it put down?
The farmers rebelled because the whiskey was being taxed, and Washington led a bunch of troops
13) Describe the election of 1800? How was it finally resolved?
There was a tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr. Hamilton eventually convinces the House, who were mainly federalists, to vote for Jefferson.
14) Who was John Marshall?
Placed by John Adams, he was a great supreme court judge
15) Why did France sell its North America possessions (the Louisiana territory) to the U.S.?
Napolean desides it wasn't worth keeping. He needed to worry about things in Europe.
16) What did Lewis and Clark do? Describe their journey?
They ventured into the western territory, as ordered by Jefferson. They mapped the area.
17) How did Hamilton incur the wrath of Aaron Burr? Was he right in what he did? How did the ordeal end?
He argued that Jefferson should win the election. It ended in a duel between Hamilton and Burr, and Hamilton died.
18) What was Jefferson's Embargo Act? Why was it unpopular and what was it suppose to do?
The purpose of the embargo was to send a message to the powers in Europe, seeing to it that until the Orders in Council and Continental System were rescinded they would no longer have a loyal customer in America. The Act passed through congress by a wide margin in December of 1807 (a month later and it would have forever been known as the Embargo act of 1808), and while it effectively lessened the issue of impressment (mainly because shipping overseas had all but stopped), it also succeeded in immediately driving up the prices of even domestic shipping to an unreasonable rate.
19) What did Tecumseh try and do?
He tried to unite all the Natives along the coast to fight along the white people.
20) Describe the Battle of Tippecanoe?
The Natives claimed war on the whites and the white's decided to attack first, and they won, but had many die on their own side.
21) Most historians call the War of 1812 a draw. Why?
Usually a war is ended with a treaty, this war ended the same way it started.
22) Describe the Battle of New Orleans.
The Battle of New Orleans took place on January 8, 1815 and was the final major battle of the War of 1812. American forces, commanded by Major General Andrew Jackson, defeated an invading British Army intent on seizing New Orleans and the vast territory America had acquired with the Louisiana Purchase. The Treaty of Ghant had been signed on December 24, 1814, but news of the peace would not reach the combatants until February. The battle is widely regarded as the greatest American land victory of the war.
23) What did the Monroe Doctrine state?
Further efforts by European countries to colonize land or interfere with states in the Americas would be viewed, by the United States of America, as acts of aggression requiring US intervention. The Monroe Doctrine asserted that the Western Hemisphere was not to be further colonized by European countries and that the United States would neither interfere with existing European colonies nor meddle in the internal concerns of European countries.
24) What was the Missouri Compromise?
The Missouri Compromise was an agreement passed in 1820 between the pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions in the United States Congress, involving primarily the regulation of slavery in the western territories.
25) How was the election of 1824 decided? Why was it called a "corrupt bargain"?
It was decided in the house of representatives. It was the only election since the passing of the 12 amendement that was decided this way because there was no majority in the electoral college.
26) List some of the labels attached to Andrew Jackson.
Murderer, slave owner, adulterer, orphan, frontiersman, horse racing man, Indian-fighter, war hero, land speculator.
27) Was Andrew Jackson an Indian hater? What did the natives call him? What "Indian Wars" did he fight in and what was the outcome? What was his native "policy" as President?
Yes he was an indian hater. They called him long knife. He fought in the Creek War and the white people won that won, removing the Creek from half of their lands. He fought against the Seminoles, which he also won, and Florida's land was sold cheap. He also fought in the war of 1812, which is now considered a draw. His 'policy' as president was to tell the Natives either assimilate, leave, or get killed.
28) How did Jackson come to symbolize the common people?
He worked his way up from being very poor to being extremely rich and in a position of power.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Group Projects: Americans
* List the strengths of each group and why they should win the war at the beginning
• Superior leaders
• More done to win the war
• The public was behind the war
• Defensive war
• Everyone ganged up on Britain
• Huge financial cost
• Britain had to send troops and supplies overseas
* List the complaints of each side that lead to war
Taxation without representation
Unable to expand past the Appalation Mts.
* Outline the important figures of your side (and assign a member of your group to be that character)
Danny- Samuel Adams
Sons of liberty
major propogandist
Kaylie- Benjamin Franklin
Gets French alliance
True American Figure (The American Dream)
John- Thomas Jefferson
Wrote the Declaration of Independence
Devin- Molly Pitcher
Water-Girl in battle
She took over the cannon when her husband was killed
* List battles that your side won
• Ticonderoga and Saratoga
o Lead by Bennadict Arnold; These battles showed that America could actually win the war, which brought the French alliance and got the public to back the war
* Come up with one theory why the war was won or lost
Superior leaders
* Explain the outcome of the war for your side
We won the war, became our own nation and set up the first successful democracy since the Roman Empire
* Recreate as an i-movie what you feel is the most important moment of the war for your side
• Superior leaders
• More done to win the war
• The public was behind the war
• Defensive war
• Everyone ganged up on Britain
• Huge financial cost
• Britain had to send troops and supplies overseas
* List the complaints of each side that lead to war
Taxation without representation
Unable to expand past the Appalation Mts.
* Outline the important figures of your side (and assign a member of your group to be that character)
Danny- Samuel Adams
Sons of liberty
major propogandist
Kaylie- Benjamin Franklin
Gets French alliance
True American Figure (The American Dream)
John- Thomas Jefferson
Wrote the Declaration of Independence
Devin- Molly Pitcher
Water-Girl in battle
She took over the cannon when her husband was killed
* List battles that your side won
• Ticonderoga and Saratoga
o Lead by Bennadict Arnold; These battles showed that America could actually win the war, which brought the French alliance and got the public to back the war
* Come up with one theory why the war was won or lost
Superior leaders
* Explain the outcome of the war for your side
We won the war, became our own nation and set up the first successful democracy since the Roman Empire
* Recreate as an i-movie what you feel is the most important moment of the war for your side
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Study Questions: Revolutionary War
1) What rebel leaders does Paul Revere ride at midnight to warn?
The captain of the Minute Men; Samuel Addams and John Hancock
2) In detail, describe how the battle of Concord looked?
The battle took place on the road back to Boston. Minute Men and militia from all over followed the British and fired at them on all sides. It lasted for miles and many men died. 73 were British.
3) Why was the Revolutionary War the most important event in U.S. History?
Many things we still stand for today came from this war. The patriot ideal, all of our rights, and the way true Americans think about their priorities, wrong and right, and all men are created equal.
4) How many cities over 10,000 where there in America at the time of the Revolution?
four cities
5) Describe the country before the Revolutionary War? Why might not we, in the 21st century, recognize it?
The colonists were the freest people in the world. They had a whole continent that was theirs for the taking. A squirrel could go to all the colonies without touching the ground, just by using the trees
6) Why was James Otis important?
It was his writings which were the inspiration for all the other writings by John Adams and other known colonists
7) What was Samuel Adams known for?
Forming The Sons Of Liberty
8) Describe the Patriotic Leaders.
They were cunning
9) What percent of the population, according to John Adams, wanted liberty?
one third
10) Discuss how the events of the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party lead to the Revolutionary War.
After King George III heard news about both the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party, he believed he was loosing control of the colonists and said, "We must master them or totally leave them alone." He then placed many harsh laws on the colonists. The Boston harbor was closed until the tea was paid for which averted the arrival of foods and other supplies from ships. The colonists, as rebellious as they were, called to arms and declared their independence and war broke out.
The captain of the Minute Men; Samuel Addams and John Hancock
2) In detail, describe how the battle of Concord looked?
The battle took place on the road back to Boston. Minute Men and militia from all over followed the British and fired at them on all sides. It lasted for miles and many men died. 73 were British.
3) Why was the Revolutionary War the most important event in U.S. History?
Many things we still stand for today came from this war. The patriot ideal, all of our rights, and the way true Americans think about their priorities, wrong and right, and all men are created equal.
4) How many cities over 10,000 where there in America at the time of the Revolution?
four cities
5) Describe the country before the Revolutionary War? Why might not we, in the 21st century, recognize it?
The colonists were the freest people in the world. They had a whole continent that was theirs for the taking. A squirrel could go to all the colonies without touching the ground, just by using the trees
6) Why was James Otis important?
It was his writings which were the inspiration for all the other writings by John Adams and other known colonists
7) What was Samuel Adams known for?
Forming The Sons Of Liberty
8) Describe the Patriotic Leaders.
They were cunning
9) What percent of the population, according to John Adams, wanted liberty?
one third
10) Discuss how the events of the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party lead to the Revolutionary War.
After King George III heard news about both the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party, he believed he was loosing control of the colonists and said, "We must master them or totally leave them alone." He then placed many harsh laws on the colonists. The Boston harbor was closed until the tea was paid for which averted the arrival of foods and other supplies from ships. The colonists, as rebellious as they were, called to arms and declared their independence and war broke out.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Questions for PART III: The French and Indian War
1) How did the French and Indian War turn into a World Conflict? How did this affect North America?
2) How do the British treat Washington when he asks for a Royal Commission? Why do they turn him down?
They tell him that there is no need to change anything because they feel everything is working as good as it could be from where they were at.
3) How doe Pitt's policies change the colonists attitudes toward the war?
4) Describe the Battle of Ticonderoga?
They built a wall with sharpened tree-tops shoved in the sides. The Red Coats were beat.
5) What was the western supply post for the French? How did it fall?
6) Why is the St. Lawrence River important?
It acted as a highway for them
7) What are the reasons the natives leave the French side?
They don't have enough resources to survive without the British.
8) Why do the Virginians (under Washington) and the Pennsylvanians clash over Forge's road? What does this say about the colonies?
9) Pittsburg is named after who?
The prime minister
10) How do you feel about George Washington and his participation in the French and Indian War? Why?
He messed up throughout the whole war and things would've been different if he had not been part of it at this point in time.
2) How do the British treat Washington when he asks for a Royal Commission? Why do they turn him down?
They tell him that there is no need to change anything because they feel everything is working as good as it could be from where they were at.
3) How doe Pitt's policies change the colonists attitudes toward the war?
4) Describe the Battle of Ticonderoga?
They built a wall with sharpened tree-tops shoved in the sides. The Red Coats were beat.
5) What was the western supply post for the French? How did it fall?
6) Why is the St. Lawrence River important?
It acted as a highway for them
7) What are the reasons the natives leave the French side?
They don't have enough resources to survive without the British.
8) Why do the Virginians (under Washington) and the Pennsylvanians clash over Forge's road? What does this say about the colonies?
9) Pittsburg is named after who?
The prime minister
10) How do you feel about George Washington and his participation in the French and Indian War? Why?
He messed up throughout the whole war and things would've been different if he had not been part of it at this point in time.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Study Questions for Part 2 of The French And Indian War
1) Why do only the Mohawk agree to fight with General Johnson?
Johnson has a close relationship with the Mohawk, and the others want to stay neutral
2) What are the results of the Battle of Lake George?
Johnson wins the battle, but his men are tired and the Natives return home to morn the death of their fellow Mohawk
3) For what purposes did the Native Americans take captive? (List three)
A way to replace warriors in battle.
4) Why is the story of Mary Jemison presented? What purpose does it serve?
5) Do you agree with Washington's disciplinary practices on deserters? Why or why not?
6) Who is Montcalm and why doesn't he like the Natives?
They look like barbarians to him, and he strongly disagrees with their code of honor.
7) What are the Native Americans code of honor? How does this differ from the Europeans' Code
of War?
8) Discuss the culture clash that happens at Fort William Henry.
Johnson has a close relationship with the Mohawk, and the others want to stay neutral
2) What are the results of the Battle of Lake George?
Johnson wins the battle, but his men are tired and the Natives return home to morn the death of their fellow Mohawk
3) For what purposes did the Native Americans take captive? (List three)
A way to replace warriors in battle.
4) Why is the story of Mary Jemison presented? What purpose does it serve?
5) Do you agree with Washington's disciplinary practices on deserters? Why or why not?
6) Who is Montcalm and why doesn't he like the Natives?
They look like barbarians to him, and he strongly disagrees with their code of honor.
7) What are the Native Americans code of honor? How does this differ from the Europeans' Code
of War?
8) Discuss the culture clash that happens at Fort William Henry.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
US History Questions
1) Why is George Washington partially responsible for the start of the French and Indian War?
He fired upon the French in the woods while they were on a diplomatic mission.
2) Who was Half-King?
The Half-King is the Indian leader.
3) Why did Half-King murder/massacre the French?
It was an act of revenge. It could also have been a message,"Back off!"
4) Who was in the right? The French, The English or The Native Americans?
The French..
He fired upon the French in the woods while they were on a diplomatic mission.
2) Who was Half-King?
The Half-King is the Indian leader.
3) Why did Half-King murder/massacre the French?
It was an act of revenge. It could also have been a message,"Back off!"
4) Who was in the right? The French, The English or The Native Americans?
The French..
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