Early Colonies
This type of freedom is the main reason why individuals left England to settle the American Colonies
Religious Freedom
These people could not afford passage to the new colonies. They sold their labor to the person who paid their passage to the colony.
Indentured Servant
He was the British King during the American Revelution.
King George III
This principle of the US Constitution ensures that no branch of the government becomes too powerful.
Check and Balances
This 1865 amendment to the Constitution abolished slavery in the United States.
13th Amendment
This document ensured SELF GOVERNMENT. It was part of the earliest colonist that arrived in 1620. (Think of the boat the pilgrims used)
Mayflower Compact
This type of company would invest in projects in the colonies to earn profits.
Joint-Stock Company
When a person or group of people refuse to by products or use services.
Boycott
Under the US Constitution, which branch enforces the laws?
The Executive Branch
Southern States argued they had the right to do this when they disagreed with federal policies - leading to the Civil War.
Secede
This was the first colony. (It did not fail)
Jamestown
Pennsylvania is where you would find these people.
Quaker
This was the most famous secret society to oppose British policies. (They were responsible for the Boston Tea Party)
Sons of Liberty
This compromise counted a portion of enslaved people for both taxation and representation.
Three-Fifths Compromise
This Amendment granted citizenship to all people born in the US, including formerly enslaved people.
14th Amendment
This is the year that the first sucessful colony was established.
1607
Growing crops just for your family.
Subsistance Farming
Colonist were killed in the streets of Boston by a handful of redcoats.
Boston Massacre
One major weakness of the Articles of Confederation was that Congress lacked this power, which the Constitution later granted.
The power to impose taxes.
During the Civil War, President Lincoln suspended this constitutional right that protects against unlawful imprisonment.
Habeas Corpus
He was the leader of the first sucessful colony. (He did NOT marry Pocahontas)
John Smith
These were crops grown for the specific purpose of selling them to earn money.
Cash Crop
He was the first person killed in the Boston Massacre, and was also African American.
Crispus Attucks
The phrase "We the People" in the Preamble shows that the power of the government Comes from this source.
The people.
Final Jeopardy
This major advantage the North had over the South eventually helped the Union win the Civil War.