Colonization
Which statement best describes a core concept of the colonial economic policy known as mercantilism?
Raw materials were sent to Europe to support the mother country.
In the Battle of ____ & _____ Paul Revere rode through the streets shouting "The Regulars are Coming!"
Battle of Lexington & Concord
Why were the Articles of Confederation an unsuccessful first attempt at American government?
Declaration of Independence
THIS is the name of the Southern Economy during the cotton era highpoint.
Agrarian
What was a major consequence of the Mayflower Compact?
The creation of a foundational document for self-government in New England.
In order to attack the British as they escaped to Boston, Patriots built a fort on THIS hill.
Bunker Hill/Breeds Hill
THIS piece of legislation made these plots of land, parts of present-day Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Minnesota, and Wisconsin)
Northwest Ordinance
The case Marbury v. Madison is important because it established THIS. Giving the Supreme Court the power to nullify any law deemed unconstitutional.
Judicial Review
THIS man is known as the father of the Industrial Revolution because of his concept of factories.
Samuel Slater
What was a primary motivation behind the establishment of the Georgia colony?
Creating a colony for debtors and providing a buffer against Spanish Florida.
THIS intense battle is considered to be the turning point of the American Revolution
Battle of Saratoga
Massachusetts raised taxes on land leading to THIS event of farmer uprisings.
Shays Rebellion
France was losing interest in the Americas and needed to fund its war with England leading the U.S. government to THIS acquisition of land in the U.S.
Louisiana Purchase
The formation of THIS allowed raw material to enter then fully finished product to leave all in one building.
Lowell System
What was a key factor leading to the British defeat at Fort Loudoun during the French and Indian War?
The collapse of the relationship between colonists and the Cherokee.
While at Valley Forge, THIS German soldier taught the patriots how to fight.
Baron Von Steuben
THIS Virginia delegate is often called the Father of the Constitution
James Madison
The Corps of Discovery was tasked with exploring the new land. THESE two men were tasked with the job.
Lewis and Clark
What took place at Seneca Falls, Ny?
Women's Suffrage Movement
This religious settlement group wanted to stay with the Church of England but wanted to fix it's problems
Puritans
THIS British General signed the surrender at the Battle of Yorktown ending the American Revolution.
General Cornwallis
Anti-Federalists refused to ratify the Constitution until THIS was added.
Bill of Rights
Blocked trade with foreign nations – actually hurt the US way more than the other countries.
Embargo Act
THIS is the name given to those fighting against slavery.
Abolitionist