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This is the result of European Exploration on the native population
decrease
The United State’s first Constitution which was a failure is known as this
Articles of Confederation
The colonists that wanted to separate from England are known as
The first two political parties were
Federalists and AntiFederalists
The declaration by Abraham Lincoln to free all slaves in the Confederacy is known as this
Emancipation Proclamation
These are the 3 G’s that motivated Explorers
God, Gold, and Glory
What are the three branches of Government?
Judicial, Legislative and Executive
The incident in 1770 that involved that the attack of five American colonists by British soldiers was the
Boston Massacre
What are two precedents established by George Washington
2 terms, Mr. President, nuetrality, farewell address etc
During the first part of the 19th century, differences between the North, South, and West showed this was present in the United States
sectionalism
What was a positive impact of the Columbian Exchange?
New foods, plants, and animals were introduced to the Americas and Europe
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
To make sure one branch did not overpower the other two
The passing of the Tea Act resulted in
The Boston Tea Party
This event showed the weakness of the Articles of Confederation
Whiskey Rebellion
This Court Case decided that the U.S. Constitution did not extend American citizenship to people of black African descent
Dred Scott v Sanford
What invention led to an increase of slavery in the South?
The Cotton Gin
This handled the issue of representation at the Constitutional Convention, creating a bicameral legislature with the House of Representatives and Senate.
The Great Compromise
This person wrote the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
This was a statement made by the United States to tell European nations not to get involved in North and South America
Monroe Doctrine
The idea that the United States is destined to expand its territory from the Atlantic to Pacific is known as
Manifest Destiny
This law required runaway slaves to be returned to their owner (even if found in a free states).
Fugitive Slave Act
Which document guarantees freedom of speech, the right to bear arms, and protection from unreasonable search and seizure?
Bill of Rights
The attempt to unite the British colonies in their defense against France was known as the
Albany Plan of Union
Thomas Jefferson sent these two men to explore the Louisiana Territory
Lewis and Clark
This person was the president of the Confederacy
Jefferson Davis