13 Colonies
The 13 colonies belonged to what nation?
Britain
What was the Columbian Exchange?
the widespread transfer of plants, animals, diseases, food, and people between the Old World (Europe, Asia, Africa) and the New World (the Americas) following the voyages of Christopher Columbus
Who was Abraham Lincoln?
Abe Lincoln was the 16th president and was the president during the years of the Civil War.
What was the main effect of the Proclamation of 1763?
It ended Salutary Neglect
What battle started the Civil War?
The battle of Fort Sumter
What was the first successful colony?
Jamestown
Who were the Separatists?
A group of Puritans who believed that the church was too far gone and that they needed to leave Britain.
Puritans believe in Calvinism - The belief that God has predetermined who gets salvation and has power over all (Predestination)
Who was George Grenville?
The Prime minister of Britain who passed the "Intolerable" Acts
What state wanted representatives based on size and population?
Virginia -> Virginia's Plan
What Document was passed after the battle of Antietam?
Abe Lincoln passed the Emancipation Proclamation
What region was known for being tolerant?
The Middle Colonies
What is Manifest Destiny?
The belief that God destined Americans to spread Christianity and democracy across the world
Who was Jefferson Davis?
The president of the Confederacy
Why was the War of 1812 fought?
Americans upset with British interference of their way of life(taxes, expansion restrictions, and trade rules) and impressment of American sailors
What was the significance of the Union losing the first Bull Run Battle?
It showed that the South was serious and this would not be a quick war. Because the war lasted longer slavery was able to be banned instead of continuing
What year did the colonies declare independence?
1776
The generally accepted idea that a nation needs to export more than it imports to be successful
Who was General Lee?
The leader of the Confederate army
What Rebellion showed the weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Shay's Rebellion in Massachusetts
What was Sherman's March to the Sea?
Known as "total war" were his troops burned houses, destroyed crops, stole valuable, and distorted rail roads in an effort to destroy Southern morale. It worked bec. soldiers had no home to go back to
What colony wrote the Mayflower Compact?
The Plymouth Colony
What is presentism?
Judging the past by today's standards
Who was John Brown?
Was an abolitionist who took a violent approach to convincing others to join the cause. Was seen as a martyr after being hanged for killing many innocent people
Who wanted the Bill of Rights?
Anti-Federalists
What year did the War start and end?
1861 - 1865