Where are we?
This is the first permanent colony in north America.
Jamestown VA
This war led to changes in colonists' attitudes towards being British
French & Indian War
The "glue" holding states together under the Articles of Confederation
Firm league of friendship
First man selected to be president
George Washington
These were supporters of the crown during the American Revolution
Loyalists
This region is characterized by long, cold winters
New England
Tax on paper, contracts, marriages
Stamp Act
Exposed the weaknesses of the A of C leading to calls for a stronger government
Shay's Rebellion
He pushed for a national bank
Alexander Hamilton
Native American woman that helped improve relations between settlers and her people through marriage
Pocahantas
The main economic crop in the south
Cash crop (tobacco)
Term coined to describe the importance of women in the household despite barring them from voting
Republican Motherhood
Author of the Constitution
James Madison
Secretary of War under Washington
Henry Knox
Middle colony's religious group that was anti-violence and tolerant of others
Quakers
Families in New England did this type of farming for food
Subsistence farming
Territory settled primarily by the Dutch
New York (New Netherland)
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
The Alien & Sedition Acts passed under this president making him unpopular
John Adams
Pennsylvania rebellion concerning taxes on their unusual currency
Whiskey Rebellion
Founded by Roger Williams
Rhode Island
Group responsible for the Boston Tea Party
Sons of Liberty
This group was suspicious of the new constitution wanting instead to remain with the A of C
Antifederalists
These three men made up Washington's cabinet
Hamilton, Jefferson, Knox
Two of the recommendations in Washington's farewell address
No political parties
No allies