Revolutionary Era
Unalienable rights, grievances against the king were all listed in what document written by Thomas Jefferson?
What is the Declaration of Independence
What were the two compromises at the Constitutional Convention?
What is the 3/5 compromise and Great Compromise
Explain the geography and economy of each colonial region.
New England:
Middle:
Southern:
New England: Rocky soil, cold climate, forests, shipbuilding, fishing
Middle: Moderate climate, good soil, bread basket, farming wheat
Southern: Warm climate, fertile soil, cash crops, slavery
What were the reasons for settling Plymouth, Massachusetts and Jamestown, Virginia?
Plymouth was founded for religious persecution and Jamestown was founded for profit.
Who wrote the U.S. Constitution? (Also known as the father of the Constitution)
What is the James Madison
The French and Indian War led to the King issuing _______________.
The Proclamation of 1763.
Why did the A.O.C. need to be rewritten?
What is too weak of a national government
What was the year AND the impact of the Louisiana Purchase?
What is 1803 and doubled the size of the U.S.?
Explain the significance of the first AND second great awakening.
The first great awakening was a religious revival that separated the colonists from the king. The second great awakening was a religious revival that inspired other reform movements.
This president brought protection to the other countries in the Western Hemisphere from European invaders after the war of 1812.
Who is James Monroe
What are the 6 Principles of the Constitution?
What is Popular Sovereignty, Republicanism, Limited Government, Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Federalism
What were the causes of the Mexican American War?
What is Texas Annexation and territory dispute.
Name the 2 compromises and 1 act that led to sectionalism in the U.S.
What happened after the ruling of Worcester vs. Georgia?
Andrew Jackson ignored the federal ruling and forced Natives out on the trail of tears.
What is Mexican American War and Mexican Cession.
This bloodiest 1 day battle of the Civil War led to the Emancipation Proclamation.
What is the Battle of Antietam
1. Pay off debt from Revolution
2. Increase Tariffs
3. Create a national bank
List these events of the Revolution in order:
Winter at Valley Forge
Intolerable Acts
French and Indian War
Treaty of Paris 1783
Tea Act
Proclamation of 1763
Boston Tea Party
Treaty of Paris 1763
Battle of Yorktown
French and Indian War
Treaty of Paris 1763
Proclamation of 1763
Tea Act
Boston Tea Party
Intolerable Acts
Winter at Valley Forge
Battle of Yorktown
Treaty of Paris 1783
Explain the 5, 6, and 7th amendment.
5th- can't be tried for the same crime twice, cannot testify against yourself
6th- fair and speedy trial, you are guaranteed a lawyer
7th- guaranteed a jury in civil cases
What is the significance of each of these?
Mayflower Compact:
Virginia House of Burgesses:
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut:
Mayflower Compact: Established self-government
Virginia House of Burgesses: Established representative government
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut: First constitution in the colonies
What is the Battle of Vicksburg
Who was the chief justice in Marbury vs. Madison AND what was the significance of the case?
John Marshall and judicial review