U.S. History Connections (1580-1791)
What was a major influence on the American Revolution from Europe?
The influence of Enlightenment ideas on governance.
Compare the motivations of the Spanish and French in colonization.
Both sought wealth but had different approaches and interactions with Native Americans.
Who founded New Orleans?
Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville.
What was one cause of the American Revolution?
Taxation without representation and British oppression.
What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
To govern the states during the Revolutionary War, but it was too weak.
How did the Enlightenment impact the founding of the U.S.?
It emphasized reason, individual rights, and democracy.
What were the main differences between the New England and Southern colonies?
The New England colonies were more religiously focused, while the South was more agrarian.
What was the significance of the Code Noir?
It regulated the treatment of enslaved people in Louisiana.Q: Describe the contributions of the Gens de Couleur Libres. A: They played a significant role in culture and economy,
What was the significance of the Boston Tea Party?
It was a protest against British taxation and control.
Explain the Great Compromise.
It resolved disputes between large and small states on representation.
What global event influenced the colonization of North America?
The Age of Exploration and European competition.
Compare the House of Burgesses and the Mayflower Compact
The House of Burgesses established representative government; the Mayflower Compact emphasized self-governance.
Describe the contributions of the Gens de Couleur Libres.
They played a significant role in culture and economy, often through skilled labor.
Describe the role of women in the American Revolution.
Women contributed as caretakers, supporters, and even fighters.
What were the major debates at the Constitutional Convention?
Debates included federalism, representation, and slavery.
Explain the impact of the French and Indian War on the colonies.
It heightened tensions between Britain and the American colonies.
Contrast the roles of men and women in colonial society.
Men held more public roles while women managed homes and families, often having limited rights.
Compare French and Spanish governance in colonial Louisiana.
The French Code was more lenient on enslaved people compared to Spanish rules.
What were the strengths and weaknesses of the British military?
The British had a professional army but struggled with logistics; American forces were less organized but more motivated.
Who were the Federalists and what did they advocate?
They supported a strong central government and the Constitution
Describe how European colonization affected Native Americans.
It led to land dispossession and cultural disruption
Compare the experiences of enslaved people and indentured servants.
Enslaved people faced lifelong servitude, while indentured servants worked for a set term.
Explain the impact of the Treaty of Fontainebleau on Louisiana.
It ceded Louisiana to Spain and changed colonial governance.
Explain the significance of the Treaty of Paris 1783.
It ended the Revolutionary War and recognized American independence.
Explain the significance of the Bill of Rights.
It protected individual liberties and limited government power.