Exploration
What nation had God, Gold, Glory, build empires, convert natives to catholicism
Spain
Describe the New England Colonies.
Cold, rocky soil, forests, rivers, shipbuilding, lumber/timer, fishing, whaling
Reasons for growth of representative/self-government
distance from Britain, Pilgrim’s Mayflower Compact (social contract), Virginia House of Burgesses, Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, First Great Awakening, John
what is separation of powers
the 3 branches have their own powers, legislative makes the laws, executive enforces laws, judicial interprets laws
1st amendment
Religion, assembly, press, petition, speech
what nation had fur, fish, friends
France
Describe the middle colonies
mild, moderate, diverse, immigrants, wheat, breadbasket, oats, grains, some farms, some slaves
What were causes of the american revolution?
Proclamation line, no taxation without representation, sugar act, stamp act, boston massacre, tea party
Great compromise
small and large states created bicameral govt. New Jersey and virginia plans
4th amendment
no unreasonable search and seizure, search warrants, probable cause
England/Britain
British controlled colonial trade; angered colonists, later replaced with free enterprise
mercantilism/navigation acts
What was Battle of Saratoga?
turning point, france helped us
Three fifths compromise
agreement on how to count slaves for representation and tax purposes.
6th amendment
speedy trial,
Why was Plymouth established?
Religious reasons
What religious group went to Maryland?
catholics
What was the Battle of Yorktown
last battle of the revolution
what is checks and balances
each branch has powers over the other branches to prevent one branch from getting too much power
8th amendment
no cruel or unusual punishment, no excessive bail or fine
What did the Mayflower Compact establish?
self-government
What did the virginia house of burgesses establish?
Representative Government
what was lexington and concord
first battles, shot heard round the world
What were the articles of confederation
1 st gov’t; weak because feared abuse of power; NO: executive branch, regulate trade; YES: negotiate treaties, declare war
5th amendment
due process, double jeopardy, miranda rights, eminent domain