The first constitution was the Articles of Confederation. Gave the government power to raise armies, control the war and not raise taxes.
2) What was the paradox of the war (at least from Britain's point of view)?
The British had no fundamental national interest in fighting the war. If they won it merely brought more political problems. If they lost, it hurt little but their pride.
The British had no fundamental national interest in fighting the war. If they won it merely brought more political problems. If they lost, it hurt little but their pride.
3) What was Washington's main strength as a commander? Why did he win the war?
He was the ideal commander for the war. He realized his supreme task was to train an army, keep it in the field, supply it, and pay it. He did nothing common, mean, cruel, or vengeful. He was a gentleman. He wrote letters to congress and state governments to make sure there was enough.
4) What were the four points of the Peace of Paris - as laid out by John Adams?
1. outright Independence of the United States, and withdrawal of all British forces
2. Canada to remain British and a definitive boundary to be draw
3. agreement on the boundaries of all Thirteen states
4. freedom for fishing odd the Newfoundland- the first international fisheries agreement.
5) Why did slavery increase during the revolution?
They did not mention freedom in the Declaration.
They did not mention freedom in the Declaration.
6) Who were the big losers of the war (name three)? List what they lost and explain why they are the biggest losers.
French- War cost a lot. They lost credit with the bankers. Fought with the Americans, and got nothing out of it.
Naive Americans- Britain abandoned them.
Spain- Its crown was weaker.
Loyalists- Patriots didn't like you.
7) What happened to the Loyalists in America after the war.
Some went to Britain, but some stayed.
Went to Canada.
Went to West Indies.
Naive Americans- Britain abandoned them.
Spain- Its crown was weaker.
Loyalists- Patriots didn't like you.
7) What happened to the Loyalists in America after the war.
Some went to Britain, but some stayed.
Went to Canada.
Went to West Indies.
8) What were the most important battles of the war. Why do you think they are the most important? (Note battles is plural).
9) List at least five reasons why the Americans won.
British had to send over a lot of troops. The americans fought on their own land.
George Washington was a great leader.
9) List at least five reasons why the Americans won.
British had to send over a lot of troops. The americans fought on their own land.
George Washington was a great leader.
10) Why did the British strategy for the war make little sense?
11) How did the British fail to win the war in 1776? Who was the General in charge?
12) "America was already developing the notion that all were entitled to the best if they worked hard enough, that aiming high was not only morally acceptable but admirable." Discuss the importance of this statement.
13) Who were the two most important people involved with the push towards a new constitution?
14) Give examples of how the Articles of Confederation failed.
Couldn't raise an army couldn't collect taxes.
Power was in the state governments.
15) In your option why would some people prefer State rights over a strong Central government. What are the arguments for both sides?
All states are different. All have different cultures.
16) What is a nomiocracy? How do you feel about this term connected with the U.S. government?
17) What were the three compromises on the Constitution? Which one of these seems the strangest to you?
18) What is the irony about the President vs. a King as example by Johnson?
12) "America was already developing the notion that all were entitled to the best if they worked hard enough, that aiming high was not only morally acceptable but admirable." Discuss the importance of this statement.
13) Who were the two most important people involved with the push towards a new constitution?
14) Give examples of how the Articles of Confederation failed.
Couldn't raise an army couldn't collect taxes.
Power was in the state governments.
15) In your option why would some people prefer State rights over a strong Central government. What are the arguments for both sides?
All states are different. All have different cultures.
16) What is a nomiocracy? How do you feel about this term connected with the U.S. government?
17) What were the three compromises on the Constitution? Which one of these seems the strangest to you?
18) What is the irony about the President vs. a King as example by Johnson?
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