American Revolution
What year was the Stamp Act Crisis?
1765
Who was the first person to sign the Constitution?
George Washington
What are some diseases that transferred to Americas?
Smallpox and syphilis
Where did most African slaves end up in the New World?
The Caribbean
Define: Seperation of Powers
The division of power among the 3 branches of government to prevent a monarchy
What was the incident where British troops killed five people in Boston?
Boston Massacre
What are the first 10 amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
What type of livestock were brought from the old world to the new world?
Cows, pigs, goats, sheep, and chickens
Which European nation played the biggest role in the Atlantic Slave Trade?
Britian
Define: Natural Rights
Life, Liberty, and Property (or Pursuit of Happiness)
Who led the Continental Army?
George Washington
Where did the Constitutional Convention meet in 1787?
Philadelphia
What type of plants were brought from the old world to the new world?
wheat, sugar, rice and coffee
What year did Atlantic Slave Trade occur?
1526
Define: Congress
The House of Representatives and The Senate
What treaty concluded the American Revolution?
Treaty of Paris
What document did the Constitution replace?
The Articles of Confederation
What were the American Empires ?
Incas and Aztecs
What was the transatlantic trading network called?
Triangular Trade
Define: Royal Colony
a colonial area of land controlled directly by a king or other monarch
Where was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War fought?
Yorktown
Who doesn’t have an official role in changing the Constitution?
The President
Which European groups exploited the New England colony?
English and Dutch
About how many African slaves were involved in the Atlantic Slave Trade?
Around 12.5 million slaves
Define: Mercantilism
The economic idea that a country's wealth is measured by the amount of gold it owns.