What it does- They Make the Laws. Keeps track of money.
Who- It has the House of Representatives and Senate.
The American System of Checks and Balances- They can override the veto, impeach the president, and can reject presidential appointments and refuse to approve treaties from the Executive Branch. They can Impeach judges and can reject appointment of judges from the Judicial Branch.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Study Questions
1) What was the 1st constitution? What powers did it give the government?
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
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?
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Things to know for test!!
You need to know the importance of the following:
1763 - The Proclamation Act of 1763
1764- Sugar Act
1765 - Stamp Act
1767 - Townshend Act
1770 - Boston Massacre
1773 - Tea Act
1773- Boston Tea Pary
1774 - Intolerable Acts
1st and 2nd Continental Congress
April 1775 - Lexington and Concord (see important battles listed on Friday)
People: Sam Adams, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine, Patrick Henry, John Hancock, Ben Franklin. George Washington, Nathaniel Greene, Daniel Morgan, Benedict Arnold, Alexander Hamilton, Henry Knox, Johnny Burgoyne, General Howe, General Cornwallis, Horatio Gates, Charles Lee.
1) What rebel leaders does Paul Revere ride at midnight to warn?
2) In detail, describe how the battle of Concord looked?
3) Why was the Revolutionary War the most important event in U.S. History?
4) How many cities over 10,000 where there in America at the time of the Revolution?
5) Describe the country before the Revolutionary War? Why might not we, in the 21st century, recognize it?
6) Why was James Otis important?
7) What was Samuel Adams known for?
8) Describe the Patriotic Leaders.
9) What percent of the population, according to John Adams, wanted liberty?
10) Discuss how the events of the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party lead to the Revolutionary War.
THINGS TO KNOW FROM THIS WEEKS READING
1) What was the 1st constitution? What powers did it give the government?
2) What was the paradox of the war (at least from Britain's point of view)?
3) What was Washington's main strength as a commander? Why did he win the war?
4) What were the four points of the Peace of Paris - as laid out by John Adams?
5) Why did slavery increase during the revolution?
6) Who were the big losers of the war (name three)? List what they lost and explain why they are the biggest losers.
7) What happened to the Loyalists in America after the war.
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.
10) List the importance of the following people in the cause of the Revolution.
A) Thomas Paine
B) Thomas Jefferson
C) John Adams
D) Samuel Adams
E) John Hancock
F) George Washington
G) James Otis
H) Benjamin Franklin
I) Benedict Arnold (think beyond his treason)
J) Patrick Henry
K) Alexander Hamilton
11) Who was Molly Pitcher?
12) Why did the British strategy for the war make little sense?
13) How did the British fail to win the war in 1776? Who was the General in charge?
14) "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.
15) Who were the two most important people involved with the push towards a new constitution?
16) Give examples of how the Articles of Confederation failed.
17) In your option why would some people prefer State rights over a strong Central government. What are the arguments for both sides?
18) What is a nomiocracy? How do you feel about this term connected with the U.S. government?
19) What were the three compromises on the Constitution? Which one of these seems the strangest to you?
20) What is the irony about the President vs. a King as example by Johnson?
You will also need to know the French and Indian War. And essential questions on Benedict Arnold, Ticonderoga and Saratoga.
1763 - The Proclamation Act of 1763
1764- Sugar Act
1765 - Stamp Act
1767 - Townshend Act
1770 - Boston Massacre
1773 - Tea Act
1773- Boston Tea Pary
1774 - Intolerable Acts
1st and 2nd Continental Congress
April 1775 - Lexington and Concord (see important battles listed on Friday)
People: Sam Adams, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine, Patrick Henry, John Hancock, Ben Franklin. George Washington, Nathaniel Greene, Daniel Morgan, Benedict Arnold, Alexander Hamilton, Henry Knox, Johnny Burgoyne, General Howe, General Cornwallis, Horatio Gates, Charles Lee.
1) What rebel leaders does Paul Revere ride at midnight to warn?
2) In detail, describe how the battle of Concord looked?
3) Why was the Revolutionary War the most important event in U.S. History?
4) How many cities over 10,000 where there in America at the time of the Revolution?
5) Describe the country before the Revolutionary War? Why might not we, in the 21st century, recognize it?
6) Why was James Otis important?
7) What was Samuel Adams known for?
8) Describe the Patriotic Leaders.
9) What percent of the population, according to John Adams, wanted liberty?
10) Discuss how the events of the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party lead to the Revolutionary War.
THINGS TO KNOW FROM THIS WEEKS READING
1) What was the 1st constitution? What powers did it give the government?
2) What was the paradox of the war (at least from Britain's point of view)?
3) What was Washington's main strength as a commander? Why did he win the war?
4) What were the four points of the Peace of Paris - as laid out by John Adams?
5) Why did slavery increase during the revolution?
6) Who were the big losers of the war (name three)? List what they lost and explain why they are the biggest losers.
7) What happened to the Loyalists in America after the war.
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.
10) List the importance of the following people in the cause of the Revolution.
A) Thomas Paine
B) Thomas Jefferson
C) John Adams
D) Samuel Adams
E) John Hancock
F) George Washington
G) James Otis
H) Benjamin Franklin
I) Benedict Arnold (think beyond his treason)
J) Patrick Henry
K) Alexander Hamilton
11) Who was Molly Pitcher?
12) Why did the British strategy for the war make little sense?
13) How did the British fail to win the war in 1776? Who was the General in charge?
14) "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.
15) Who were the two most important people involved with the push towards a new constitution?
16) Give examples of how the Articles of Confederation failed.
17) In your option why would some people prefer State rights over a strong Central government. What are the arguments for both sides?
18) What is a nomiocracy? How do you feel about this term connected with the U.S. government?
19) What were the three compromises on the Constitution? Which one of these seems the strangest to you?
20) What is the irony about the President vs. a King as example by Johnson?
You will also need to know the French and Indian War. And essential questions on Benedict Arnold, Ticonderoga and Saratoga.
Battles you should know:
Lexington and Concord
Bunker Hill
Long Island
Trenton
Brandywine
Germantown
Monmouth
Charlestown
Stanwix
Bennington
Saratoga
Camden
Kings Mountain
Cowpins
Guilford Courthouse
Yorktown
Lexington and Concord
Bunker Hill
Long Island
Trenton
Brandywine
Germantown
Monmouth
Charlestown
Stanwix
Bennington
Saratoga
Camden
Kings Mountain
Cowpins
Guilford Courthouse
Yorktown
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