Government

Chapter 2 Chapter Review

Study Guide: The items listed from 1-18 are statements and don’t require any further explanation. However, you will need to answer question 19 - 40 in order to receive the credit for this chapter review worksheet.

1. Benjamin Franklin – oldest delegate to the Const. Convention. 2. Samuel Adams – founded the Committees of Correspondence (also called the Sons of Liberty). 3. Bill of Rights – Amendments 1-10 4. New York City – First capitol of the United States. 5. Jamestown, Virginia – 1st permanent settlement in North America. 6. Two Treatises on Gov’t, The Spirit of the Laws, Social Contract – Influenced founding Fathers. 7. Massachusetts – oldest written constitution in the world today. 8. Magna Carta, Petition of Right, English Bill of Rights – British documents of freedom. 9. John Adams – 1st Vice President of the United States 10. The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 – an achievement of the U.S. Gov’t under the Articles of Confederation. 11. Only 9 of 13 states had to accept the Constitution in order for it to take effect. 12. The Anti-Federalists wanted a Bill of Rights added to Constitution. 13. The Constitution was called a “bundle of compromises.” 14. Virginia Plan – bicameral legislature, three branches of government 15. Georgia – not present at the meeting of the First Continental Congress 16. Coroner, sheriff, assessor – these positions originated in England. 17. Romans – influenced the law, religion, and customs of the English. 18. The U.S. government could not force the states to pay taxes under the Articles of Confederation 19. Who was the King of England during the Revolutionary War? 20. How many delegates actually signed the Constitution? 21. Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence? 22. Which state is currently the only one with a unicameral legislature? 23. What is the name of the law making body in England? 24. How many people were granted proprietary colonies? 25. Who was the leader of the Constitutional Convention? 26. What acted as the first government of the United States? 27. Who was called the “Father of the Constitution?” 28. Which 3 men wrote the series of essays called, “The Federalist?” 29. What basic item was taxed by the Stamp Act? 30. Who was largely in control of matters concerning the colonies? 31. Who was the first President of the United States? 32. Which two large states were needed in order for the Constitution to successfully be implemented in the United States? 33. What were the causes and results of the Boston Tea Party in 1773? 34. Which state was the last one to ratify the Constitution? 35. What nickname was given to rise of William and Mary to the throne of England? 36. Who was referred to as “He” in the Declaration of Independence? 37. What was Shay’s Rebellion (1786), and how did it impact the development of the early U.S.? 38. Explain at least 3 factors that allowed the colonists to become accustomed to self rule. 39. Explain at least 3 advantages that the British had in ruling the colonies. 40. What 3 things did Great Britain expect from the colonies? 41. Handout – Ch 2 “Interpreting A Table” – know the difference and similarities between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution listed at the bottom of the handout.