Key Terms of APUSH Period 3 Explained

The video covers key terms from Period 3 of AP US History, including the Seven Years War, the rise of colonial elites, and the American Revolution. It discusses the transition from the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution, highlighting the debates between Federalists and Anti-Federalists. The impact of the French Revolution on U.S. politics and Washington's Farewell Address are also explored. Finally, the development of political parties and the concept of Republican motherhood are discussed.

What was the Seven Years' War also known in North America?

• The Civil War

• The Revolutionary War

• The French and Indian War

• The War of Independence

What did Thomas Paine criticize in 'Common Sense'?

• The Federalist Papers

• The Articles of Confederation

• The monarchy's tyranny

• The concept of democracy

Which event marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Boston Tea Party

• The battles of Concord and Lexington

• The drafting of the Constitution

What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• Prohibition of slavery

• Too many powers to the states

• Lack of a national army

• Too strong a central government

Who were the main supporters of the Constitution?

• The Anti-Federalists

• The Federalists

• The Patriots

• The Loyalists

What was the main issue debated during the drafting of the Constitution?

• The abolition of slavery

• The organization of the legislative branch

• The establishment of a national bank

• Women's rights

What did the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions advocate for?

• Women's suffrage

• The right to bear arms

• The nullification of federal laws

• The abolition of slavery

What precedent did Washington set by not seeking a third term?

• Neutrality in foreign affairs

• Avoidance of political parties

• Federal control over states

• Limitation of presidential terms

How did the French Revolution impact the United States?

• It resulted in the Treaty of Paris

• It initiated the War of 1812

• It caused a division in U.S. domestic politics

• It led to the Louisiana Purchase

What was the primary role of women according to the concept of Republican Motherhood?

• To educate their children on republican values

• To work outside the home

• To support the Federalist party

• To participate in politics