Presidents
This president was leader of the Democratic-Republicans who supported states rights and an agrarian economy
Thomas Jefferson
This event was led by the Sons of Liberty and resulted in the Intolerable Acts; Boston port was shut down
The Boston Tea Party, 1763
Authored by Thomas Jefferson, outlined the grievances (complaints) about the British King, declared to separate from the British King
Declaration of Independence, 1776
Alexander Hamilton
Provide examples for the main causes of European Exploration. Give an example for Gold, God and Glory
Gold: Wealth, minerals
God: Spread Christianity or relgion
Glory: expand empire, land
1492
Columbus reaches the Americas- opens up age of exploration into the Americas
George Washington
This rebellion revealed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and led to the creation of the Constitution
Shays's Rebellion
Letter authored by Abigail Adams; asked her husband to include women in laws and education
Women who participated in the non-importation movement during the American Revolution
Daughters of Liberty
Identify one similarity about how the Spanish and French interacted with Native people in North America
Intermarriage, conversion to Christianity
1754-1763
French and Indian War
Cause: Control over Ohio River Valley
Effect: End of Salutary Neglect, British enforces taxes in British colonies
This president was known as the father of the Democrat party. He was criticized for being a "King" because he overused the power of veto and did not follow orders of the Supreme Court
Andrew Jackson
Uprising in the southwest between the Native Americans and the Spanish. The Spanish were driven out for 12 years
Pueblo Revolt, 1680
Body of laws and principles that sets the foundation for how the U.S. governs; includes the three branches of government, Federalism, and bill of rights
Constitution
Spanish priest who criticized the encomienda system and recommended a shift to enslaved labor
Bartolome de las Casas
This Spanish system in North America was designed to subjugate Native Americans; enslave them and force them to convert to Christianity
Mission system
1775-1783
American Revolutionary War
This president presided over the "Era of Good Feelings" due to high political unity and no major wars
James Monroe
This rebellion resulted in the end of indentured servitude and an increase in enslaved labor in Virginia
Bacon's Rebellion
pamphlet authored by Thomas Paine- inspired the Declaration of Independence
Common Sense
Known as the "Great Compromiser" for guiding the Compromise of 1821, Compromise Tariff in 1833 and the Compromise of 1850
Henry Clay
Identify one way that English settlement in North America was different than the Spanish and French
Mostly family units came to settle, the English engaged in multiple wars/conflict with Native Americans over land, the English did not encourage intermarriage
1821
Missouri Compromise- temporarily eased sectional conflicts over expanding slavery into the west
President who was considered the "Father of the Constitution" and he was in office when the White House was burned down by the British
James Madison
Influenced by European thinkers, this movement swept into the colonies in the 18th century that focused on reason and science
American Enlightenment
Influential Enlightened thinker and leader of the independence movement in the colonies. He was also a scientist, an inventor and an author.
Benjamin Franklin
Identify one major similarity between the French and Dutch in how they interacted with Native Americans in North America
created partnerships for trade (fur trade), created alliances with Native Americans
1770
Boston Massacre: Riots break out in Boston between British red coats and American colonists. Sons of Liberty use this event to unify the colonists against British rule
John Adams
- Both included women and minority groups
-The Second Great Awakening led to social reform movements -Women took on leadership roles
weak first form of government; inability to tax, raise an army and establish a national court system
Article of Confederation
Patrick Henry
This Dutch city was part of the New Netherlands settlement that was taken over by the English and named "New York City"
New Amsterdam
1803
Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory; opens the west for American settlement