...people who went to the land first to see what was there and they were guided by a lovely young Cherokee Native called Sacagawea. 2. Whiskey Rebellion: Is an implementation of a 25 % tax on whiskey farmer so can make a profit by raising the price of Whiskey. This idea was created by Alexander Hamilton. John Neville the tax collector filled taxes on 75 farmers and distillers in Pennsylvania causing a tax invasion May of 1794. Many of the colonist were mad because they had no say in the matter and they were not willing to pay the tax. Oh the irony. With this tax being applied in July around 7000 Pennsylvania farmers plan an attack on Pittsburg. President George Washington sent 13,000 troops and by September they backed off. 3. Articles of Confederation: I like to...
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...The Constitution is important to America because it was the document that had founded our government. It was the basis of what would form the United States. It outlines all of our rights as citizens and gives a complete list of all the things we can do, and the rights that we have. The Constitution is the most important document ever crafted in American History, it had developed the representation of the Great Compromise, it had addressed the weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation, and it addressed the complaints in the Declaration of Independence The Great Compromise was an agreement amongst the nations with the Connetticut delegates Roger Sherman and Oliver Elsworth. The delegates had decided that the American government would have two houses in Congress: The senate where each state has two Senators, and the House of Representatives where each state has a number of Representatives based on population,in other words, a bicameral system. The Great Compromise provided that membership in the House of Representatives would be in proportion to the states population and members would be elected by all of the voters in the state. while the membership of Senates would be equal. The Articles of Confederation were the original document in the United States that had served as the Supreme law and sought to combine the disparate colonies under a single governmental entity until the Constitution had replaced The Articles of Confederation completely. Established during the revolutionary...
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...Confederation and Constitution United States History Professor: 9/30/12 The Articles of Confederation were a great start to shaping and unifying our country, but it was just that, a “start”. It needed to take the country as a whole into consideration in order for it to hold this unity in place. The Articles of Confederation led to the Constitution of the United States. Although similar in some aspects, very different in others. The articles had many weaknesses that were changed in the Constitution. There were many compromises made between the states in order to effectively draft the Constitution. Roger Sherman’s Plan kept the Constitutional Convention together which was later known as the Great Compromise. The fight for the Constitution had just begun and the ratification processes needed to take place. Even with some states being in favor of the Constitution it would take time to get the nine states needed to complete this process. The states in favor would called themselves The Federalist and those opposed were called the Anti-Federalist. The Federalist set out to change the mind of the remaining states with a series of letters that were written to newspapers. The Articles of Confederation were used as a base for the Constitution. The ideas from the Articles of Confederation were used in the writing of the Constitution. Both the Articles and the Constitution established “federal” systems of multiple sovereigns whose continued existence was constitutionally...
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...History Midterm(Yash Patel) What is a patriot? A person who fights for his or her country What happened at Valley Forge? The military camp of the continental army, which turned out to be very devastating in the winter Who said, “ I have not yet begun to fight.” John Paul Jones What did George Washington do after war? Went back home at Mount Vernon How many states were needed to approve the Articles of Confederation? 13 The final authority in the Federal System is… Constitution/Judicial What are checks and balances? A system that limits power between the three branches of government What are Federalists? People who supported a strong central government therefore they were the ones who also favored the constitution. What was America’s first constitution? Articles of Confederation What happens in a depression? The economy goes down and most people are jobless. What were the Federalist Papers? An 85 page essay, trying to get New York to ratify the Constitution What is the most distinctive feature of the US Government? Separation of Powers The president can check congress through what? Veto What was the most important crop in Jamestown? Tabaco What is pacifist? A person who believes that violence and war is unjustifiable Why were separatists called pilgrims? They were the separatists in England and Pilgrims in the colonies. What type of relationship did the French have with the Native Americans? The strongest of anyone else How...
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...HIS/309 American Colonial and Revolutionary History April 28, 2014 Instructor A New Government Why it was necessary to create a new government? A new country meant a new government. It was important to learn from previous mistakes, while also representing and reflecting on the colonial and revolutionary experience that led to the reason the country had just fought, a freedom movement; hence, the framework for the Constitution of the United States of America. The Colonist had already written a foreword to the Constitution in 1777, the Articles of Confederation. In fact, the Articles of Confederation became an important part of the Constitution of the United States of America. Sectors of the Articles of Confederation had to be included in the Constitution because of the importance of separate yet united form of government, demonstrated by central government giving individual states abilities to regulate and make laws (Kierner, 2003). Meaning, individual states had independent power while still under a central government. An important document of its time, the Articles of Confederation unified the states and eased tensions over the possibility of absolute rule (Kierner, 2003). Additionally, it created a bond with the states and discouraged each state from seceding from the colonies (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration, NARA, 2013). However, there were issues written in the Articles of Confederation that needed improvement or were severely...
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...US History to 1865 Paper By: Nicole Riedy HIS/115 January 6, 2014 Instructor: Amy Obszarski Constitution of the United States During the 1700’s men such as Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson came up with a group of laws that they thought would benefit the people of the Americas. There were a few complaints with the Decoration of Independence that the Constitution was able to address and at the same time the Constitution was able to identify and address weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. There are many reasons as to why the Constitution evolved but it served well for the United States. The Great Compromise was a formal agreement for both large and small states to have two representatives in the upper house for each state. The Connecticut Compromise or as it is most likely known as The Great Compromise, was written in 1787 during the Constitutional Convention by Oliver Ellsworth and Roger Sherman. The Constitutional Convention set up it to where each state would be able to have their own congressional representation and legislative structure. The Great Compromise also required that each state be represented by two representatives within the upper house and that representation in the lower house be equal between all states. This congressional congress session went on for seven long weeks and was almost ruined or destroyed by the issue of representation. The states still argues that they were providing more of a contribution to the financial and defensive...
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...single most important document in American history. It was inscribed in a time period where the people wanted something that was written in a way that showed what we stood for and what we aspired to become without fear of persecution. The Constitution was carefully thought-out through the process of documents that came before it impacting how the country would evolve. These documents and events are as follows; Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and Federalists Papers. These different pieces were part of the puzzle that was made on the ideas of making a great new country where all were welcomed. In 1215 the beginning of the new ideals were set in motion. The purpose of the Magna Carta was to force King John of England to sign a document stating that his power would be reduced, thereby giving some of the power towards forming the first parliament. This became the building blocks for the English citizen’s rights. The Magna Carta consisted of 37 different laws that limited the King’s power by requiring written permission before making rules for the people. This document was first written by Archbishop Stephen Langton and the most powerful Barons of England and was originally called the ‘Articles of the Barons’. Five days later on June 15, 1215, they gave a formal royal grant and based on the agreements made, the name of the document was called the Magna Carta. (lordsandladies.org, 2014) This document was so important to how the...
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...state of Massachusetts’ government. Shays’ rebellion was quite similar to the American revolution, it was citizens resisting the government when nothing was done to fix the nation’s issues.The Articles of...
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...Running Head: Constitution Timeline Constitution Time Line Grand Canyon University: POS-301 Arizona/Federal Government September 29, 2012 There are five important documents that have had an impact on the evolution of the United States Constitution. These documents include the Magna Carta (1215), the Mayflower Compact (1620), the Declaration of Independence (1776), the Articles of Confederation (1777), and the Federalist Papers (1787-1788). Significant documents in their own right these papers laid the framework for the creation of the modern day United States Constitution. The inception of the constitution was born partly from the successes and failures these previous ruling documents brought to their countries. The Magna Carta or “The Great Charter” was created by Great Britain in 1215. It consisted of 63 clauses that dealt with the rights, customs, and administration of justice. It was put in place because of King John’s abuse of his people. He created chaos and did inhumane things to his people against the justice system. Only 3 of the original 63 clauses still remain which consist of “the clause confirming the privileges of the city of London and other towns; and the most famous clause of all which states that no free man shall be imprisoned, dispossessed, outlawed or exiled without the lawful judgement of his equals or by the law of the land” (Magna Carta 2008) The others have been replaced...
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...Questions: 1 Select either Shays' Rebellion or ADA, 1990. Discuss how your chosen event/legislation is either an example of Freedom vs. Order or Freedom vs. Equality. In Shay’s Rebellion the Articles of Confederation created a government consisting of a decentralized federal system and power centered around the state governments. The Articles of Confederation gave the states too many freedoms which disrupted the order set in place in the colonies, which allowed resistance to order such as Shay’s Rebellion to happen. The states had the freedom of allowing American farmers against sate and local enforcement of tax collections and judgements for debt. 1 What freedoms are most important to you? For me, I believe that my most important freedom is Freedom of Expression. I have been taught times in history where certain people were not given that right. Many people can have their lives destroyed for simply having an opinion that goes against the ruling power or vast majority; I am thankful to live in a country and time period where it is one of my unalienable rights for me to express myself on any platform. 1 What freedoms are you willing to give up in an effort to maintain order? I believe that the second amendment, Right to Bear Arms, is in dire need of reformations. In recent times we have seen a plethora of mass shootings all over the country which is leaving many citizens at unrest. I don’t think we should put tighter gun restrictions but simply regulate to whom we place...
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...INTRODUCTION In the United States, there are two separate court systems: State and Federal. The two court systems were made to keep State and Federal matters separate. Under the State court, legislatures were able to generate a variety of laws. The following will review on how the two different systems came, and how the systems relate to today. Two branches are equally important, and the following is going to mention about how both the State and Federal Courts interact with one another. HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF STATE COURTS A State court will differ from all 50 states. If one were to look at the capitols of each state, there of course is a state court in each one. All were made at different times, therefore making each state different from one another. At the start of the 13 colonies, the head of the state was not voted on (as voting was not created yet), but merely decided upon by the king. However, the three key branches of the court system were not decided yet since the governor had control and power. At the first level of the courts, which is called a magistrate (Schmalleger, 2009)? The head of the colony is the person who decides who fills this position. Following was the majority of trial cases. Lastly was the third court level, having a case that the courts appeal, with the head of the state and the members that he had chosen were the ones that heard the case which the Grand Jury was brought in at this time (Carp & Stidham, 2001). As centuries...
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...sense of non-serf) could be punished except through the law of the land, a right which is still in existence today. Magna Carta was the principal document forced onto an English King by a group of his matters, the feudal barons, in an effort to limit his powers by law and protect their privileges. It was followed and directly influenced by the Charter of Liberties in 1100, in which King Henry I had specified particular areas wherein his powers have a limit. The influence of Magna Carta can be clearly seen in the United States Bill of Rights, which enumerates various rights of the people and restrictions on government power, such as: No person shall be ... deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law. Article 21 from the Declaration of Rights in the Maryland Constitution of...
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...Christina Penh Mr. Jobs AP American History 2012 Summer Assignment The American Revolution: A History by Gordon S. Wood Many people mistake the American Revolution for the American War of Independence, but Gordon S. Wood saw it as something more: it was a complete change in the political structure of America. The American Revolution: A History provides a great swift account of the conflicts and motivations of the period from 1760 to 1790. According to Wood his main points, are: “How the Revolution came about, what its character was, and what its consequences were” as “the questions this brief history seeks to answer”(Wood, xxv). He tries to focus more on the important details instead of trying to argue whether or not the consequences of the Revolution were good or bad. The story is told clearly and is a great overview of the historical, political, and intellectual ideas and events that make up this fascinating time in our country’s history. It is detailed and goes in-depth, exploring all aspects of the Revolution. It includes maps, a time-line and quotes from colonists and people who were there. In order to explain his reasoning, he demonstrates how the United States was impacted by the radical revolution, transitioning from English colonies to an independent republic. This is why his book is organized into seven chapters: Origins, American Resistance, Revolution, Constitution-Making and War, Republicanism, Republican Society, and the Federal Constitution. Only fourteen...
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...The Constitutional Convention was an important event because it is what lead us to the government we have now. The different compromises are what lead to the methods that were used and still being used nowadays The Constitutional Convention was a meeting that took place in Philadelphia in 1787. The purpose of that meeting was to rewrite the Articles of Confederation. There were fifty five men who were delegates, their purpose was to have the federal government strengthen. The delegates did not think that rewriting the Articles of Confederation would actually work out. Eventually they wrote the U.S. Constitution. George Washington was chosen to lead the convention. All of the delegates had to agree that every state would get one vote. They did not want anyone to know about what was going on during the convention meetings. The delegates made sure to keep everything a secret, anyone who was not a delegate were not allowed to attend any meetings. We have no written documents because they kept everything a secret of what had occurred during the meetings. The only details we have today is from a notebook that belonged to James Madison. However, James Madison is known as the “Father of the Constitution.” He had also helped write the federalist papers. At the Constitutional Convention James Madison had done a very good job. When the delegates had to decided to write the “Bill of Rights” he was against it. James Madison was afraid that the future people would just go by those...
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...Founding Brothers Introduction When I first heard the name of Ellis’ Book “Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation”, I could not understand why the author called the revolutionary generation “brothers”, but not “fathers” as usual. Now, after I have read the book, I understand why. Ellis did not write the history of the United States, he wrote the story of a group of men, whose remarkable personal qualities made possible the emergence of a new independent country. Although, the members of the group were different in their personalities, backgrounds and experiences, it seems like all of them shared a superhuman gene of the ability to change the history. Since Founding Father’s agendas on the political course of the U.S. had differed drastically, they were not friends and, often, even allies. However, the devotion to the U.S. independency was literary in their blood, so it made them...
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