Colonization
Specific time in history
What is an Era
1756-1763 A global war/struggle for empire between France and Great Britain
What is the French & Indian War
“a league of friendship” AND a union of states in which each state retains some independent control of internal and external affairs
What is a Confederation
Someone who supported a strong, national government
Who is a Federalists
The principle that requires all U.S. citizens, including government leaders, to obey the law
What is Limited government
Traveling to new territories for the purpose of discovery
What is Exploration
Forbade colonists to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains.
What is Proclamation Line of 1763
Government where power is vested in the people who elect their representatives.
What is a Republic
Someone who supported state’s rights
Who is a Anti-Federalists
A government in which the people rule; a system in which the residents vote to decide an issue; REFLECTS THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE.
What is POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY
State sponsored settlements of people to new territories
What is Colonize
To promote an idea or cause
What is Propaganda
Another name for the Articles of Confederation
What is America’s first Constitution
A DIVISION of power among 3 LEVELS
What is FEDERALISM
The ability of each branch of government to exercise checks, or controls, over the other branches
What is Checks and balances
Economic policy where colonies serve as a source of raw materials to increase the wealth and maintain a favorable balance of trade with their “mother” country
What is Mercantilism
To refuse to have dealings with, usually to express disapproval of certain conditions, the refusal to buy goods
What is a Boycott
Agreement between opposing parties to settle a dispute
What is a Compromise
Individual rights that are guaranteed (1st 10 amendments)
What is the Bill of Rights
Executive, Legislative and Judicial
What are the three branches of government
The business or process of procuring, transporting, and selling slaves, especially black Africans to the New World
What is Transatlantic Trade
An unfair preference for or dislike of something
What is Bias
2 house legislature
What is Bicameral
The division of basic government roles into 3 separate branches
What is SEPARATION OF POWERS
To deprive or restrict someone of something
What is Infringed