Colonial America
Why did people come to the colonies?
Economic reasons, religious reasons, political reasons
Which war caused Great Britain to go into debt and begin taxing the colonies?
Which battle started the American revolution?
Lexington and Concord
What were 3 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
No power to tax the states, no national army, no president, no court system, states disagreed and acted independently
What is Separation of Powers?
Three branches of government.
Which colonies were part of New England
Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire
What are three items the Stamp Act taxed?
playing cards, newspapers, legal documents, advertisements, magazines, licenses, etc.
What was the famous saying about the battle at Lexington and Concord?
"The shot heard round the world."
What were farmer's protesting during Shay's Rebellion?
High taxes and debt
What are Checks and Balances?
Each branch of government limits the others.
Which region relied heavily on enslaved labor?
Southern Colonies
What happened during the Boston Massacre?
British soldiers killed 5 colonists
Who was the commander in chief of the continental army?
George Washington
What was the Great Compromise?
A 2 house legislature with Senate having equal representation and the House based on population
What are the 3 Branches of Governement?
Legislative branch, Executive branch and Judicial branch.
What was the triangular trade?
Trade route between Africa, Europe and the Americas
What did the Intolerable Acts close in Massachusetts?
Boston Harbor
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Indepence?
To explain to Great Britain and the world why the colonies wanted to be independent.
What was the 3/5 Compromise?
Enslaved people counted as 3/5 of a person for representation and taxes.
Why were the Bill of Rights added to the Constituion?
To protect citizens freedoms and satisfy Anti-Federalists.
What is mercantilism?
Colonies existed to make money for the mother country (Britain).
Why were colonists angry about being taxed?
They didn't think it was fair to have taxation without representation.
What does the Declaration of Independence say are natural rights?
Life, liberty and happiness
What is the difference between a Federalist and an Anti-Federalist?
Federalists supported the Constitution and Anti-Federalists opposed the Constitution.
What are the 5 basic freedoms in the 1st Amendment?
Religion, speech, press, assembly and petition.