European Exploration
13 Colonies
American Revolution
US Constitution
Early Republic
100

What European country was seeking beaver fur as a trade resource?

French

100

Describe the economic activity of the Northern colonies.

Shipbuilding

Fishing

Trade

100

Explain the phrase “Taxation without representation”

Colonists objected to being taxed without having a voice in Parliament.

100

Define the word "amend"

to make a change

100

What was one piece of advice Washington gave in his Farewell Address?

Neutral

No alliances

No political parties

No sectionalism

200

What European country was colonizing the Americas with a goal of spreading Catholicism? 

Spain

200
Why did southern states rely on enslaved labor?

Plantation system

200

What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?

Turning point

200

What was the significance of the Whiskey Rebellion?

Washington showed up and showed that the federal government had the strength and authority to enforce its laws

200

What main issue did the Three-Fifths Compromise address?

Counting of enslaved people to determine representation

300

What was the goal of European exploration of the Americas?

Establish colonies
300

Who were the Quakers?

Religious group

Believed everyone is equal

First abolitionists 

300

“Our properties within our own territories should not be taxed or regulated by any power on earth but our own.” 

This idea led to what major event?

American Revolution

300
What were two parts of Hamilton's financial plan?

(1) Protective tariffs to improve US manufacturing

(2) Tax Whiskey

(3) Create a National Bank

300

The Great Compromise was made to resolve what issue?

State representation in the government
400

What European country colonized the Mississippi River and surrounding territory? 

French

400

Describe the soil of the 3 regions in the 13 colonies.

North: rocky

Middle: moderate

South: fertile

400

What is one way Colonial women contributed to the Revolutionary War?

Raising money to purchase uniforms and equipment for the army

Making uniforms

400

What rights are protected under the 1st amendment?

Religion, assembly, petition, press, speech 

400

What was a cause of the War of 1812?

Impressment

British and French seizing American ships

500

Why didn't the British expand further West?

Appalachian Mountains

Native Attacks

500

Explain the significance of the Mayflower Compact.

Create an agreement to choose leaders and make laws for all to follow

Followed a basic system of majority rule

500

Who was a key leader of the Sons of Liberty?

Samuel Adams

500

What was the purpose of the Northwest Ordinance?

Establish procedures for settlement of the Northwest Territory

500

What was an effect of the War of 1812?

Increased manufacturing in the US

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