Definitions
The study of where people live and the resources they use is
Geography
What is the purpose of longitude and latitude lines?
To determine exact location
What is the system of Checks & Balance?
A way to make sure one branch of government doesn't become to powerful.
What is Manifest Destiny?
The belief that it was the US God-given right to expand Westward...from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
What was the turning point of the American Revolution?
The Battle of Saratoga. The US gained an ally in France. They decided to help the US fight against the British.
What is the definition of a Primary Source?
An original, first hand account of an event.
Who is credited with discovering the Americas in 1492?
Christopher Columbus
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first 10 amendments to the constitution. Provides citizens with basic human rights.
Which group of people were negatively affected by Manifest Destiny?
Native Americans
Mercantilism is an economic system that was used in the colonies. What was the main goal of mercantilism?
To provide materials to England
What is the definition of an archaeologists?
A scientist who studies history by analyzing materials such as Artifacts.
What was the name of the exchange of plants, animals, people, and diseases between the New World and the Old World?
The Colombian Exchange
What is the Declaration of Independence?
A formal announcement that the 13 American colonies were breaking free from British Rule. It was primarily written by Thomas Jefferson.
What was the name of the law that forced Native Americans off of their land?
The Indian Removal Act
*It was signed into law by President Andrew Jackson*
What is the Missouri Compromise?
A law passed by Congress to give a fair balance of power to slave states and free states.
What is the definition of a Civilization?
Large, organized group of people living and working together. It is known as an advanced culture.
What were the reasons for exploration?
Gold - Money
Glory - Praise & Recognition for finding new land
God - To spread Christianity
*Also, to find a faster route to Asia*
What are the Three Branches of Government?
Executive, legislative, and Judicial
What was the Proclamation Line of 1763?
An imaginary border line created by the British government in North America. It restricted Americans from crossing and settling to the West of the line.
Describe the Dred Scott Supreme Court Case.
(Didn't get too....But it will be on the test!)
Declared that African Americans—whether enslaved or free—were not citizens and could not sue in federal court.
What is the definition of Culture?
Culture is the shared way of life for a group of people.
What is the name of the tool that explorers used that told them the direction they were headed?
A Compass
What was the name of the first US constitution?
(Hint: It didn't last long and was replaced by the current Constitution)
Articles of Confederation
What is the Oregon Trail?
AND Describe life on the trail.
Various Answers
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
The Monroe Doctrine was a "hands-off" warning given by the United States to European countries in 1823. The Western and Eastern Hemispheres will stay out of each others affairs.