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- History, Political Science
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This document covers the origins and causes of the American Revolution, the Constitution, and the Constitutional Convention. It helps students prepare for exams on Chapter 2.
What's inside
- Origins and causes of the American Revolution
- Key events leading to the American Revolution
- The Constitution and the Constitutional Convention
- Plans for the new Constitution
- Obstacles to agreement among the colonies
Who it is for: Students studying the American Revolution and the Constitution. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
The American Revolution and the Constitution are covered. Students get questions and answers about the events leading up to the revolution, the creation of the Constitution, and its ratification.
Origins of the American Revolution
The political structure of the colonies before the 1760s is described. The French and Indian War and its effects on the colonies are discussed. Key acts and events leading to the revolution are explained.
The Constitutional Convention
The debates and compromises at the Constitutional Convention are outlined. The Virginia Plan, the New Jersey Plan, and the Great Compromise are described. The roles of separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism, and enumerated powers are discussed.
Ratification of the Constitution
The ratification battle and the arguments for and against the new Constitution are covered. The origins of the Bill of Rights and its role in securing ratification are explained. The process of amending the Constitution is described.
Amending the Constitution
The process of amending the Constitution is described. The differences between loose construction and strict construction are explained. Examples of each type of construction are given.
Key terms
- Articles of Confederation
- The first governing document of the United States, created a league of friendship among the 13 states.
- Separation of Powers
- Each branch of government has separate and independent powers and areas of responsibility.
- Checks and Balances
- Limits imposed by the Constitution that allow each branch of government to change or cancel the acts of other branches.
- Federalism
- A mixed or compound mode of government that includes a federal government.
- Enumerated Powers
- Powers explicitly granted by the Constitution, such as the taxing power granted to Congress.
- Bill of Rights
- The first 10 amendments to the US Constitution which protect various rights of the people.
Questions this document helps with
- What were the main causes of the American Revolution?
- How did the Constitutional Convention address the concerns of large and small states?
- What is the process for amending the US Constitution?
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