Pre-Colonial Americas
What are push and pull factors
The motivation for an individual to go to a new land. Either by choice or by force
The first continental congress called for this against British goods in 1774
Boycott
What advantage did the Continental Army have over the British?
They were fighting in their own territory/land
What are the 3 branches of the Government
Legislative, Executive, Legislative
What country sold the Louisiana Territory to the US
France
When they found out there was no gold Rolfe and Smith turned to this for money
Tobacco
This was the tax put on ALL paper goods
The Stamp Act
This was the first battle of the revolution
Lexington and Concord
In Washington's Farwell address he encourages the US to avoid what
Getting involved in international issues and political parties
This was Jefferson's initial hope of the meeting with France
Access to the Mississippi River
A three-way exchange of Slaves, products, disease, and food between Europe, Africa and the Americas.
The Triangle trade
This document promoted people to overthrow the government if it wasn't working
The Declaration of Independence
What did the French do at the battle of Yorktown
They blocked and trapped the British from leaving by sea
Jefferson disagreed with Hamilton's programs because of this
Jefferson apposed Big Government and wanted to encourage manufacturing and industry
Why was the Louisiana Purchase so geographically important?
It allowed the US to focus on expanding westward
Jamestown was chosen as the first British settlement because of this
Its vantage/viewpoint over potential invaders due to the river
Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are considered what kind of rights
Natural/Inalienable rights
This battle was the turning point of the war
The battle of Saratoga
What did Marbury vs Madison create?
Judicial Review
Jefferson was hesitant to approve the Louisiana Purchase because of this
He had no power to do so without approval from congress.
The French first settled here (city)
St. Lawrence River, near Quebec Canada
Why was the Delectation of Independece created?
Explain why the colonists felt the need to be free from British rule
Why was the battle of Saratoga so important?
In convinced the French that we would fight against the British, and they decided to help us.
What was Hamilton trying to do with his economic plan?
Establish financial stability for the new national government
Who were the American's fighting during the War of 1812? (two answers)
The British and the Natives