Natives & Europeans
The primary reason Indigenous societies developed such diverse cultures before European arrival was because they were adapting to this.
What is their environment (climate, geography, terrain)
John Winthrop’s “City upon a Hill” sermon reflected this motivation for founding Massachusetts Bay.
What is religious freedom
The political message of “Join, or Die” was tied to this event.
What is the French and Indian War (or Seven Years War)
He was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
Who was Thomas Jefferson
The Federalist Papers were written to achieve this goal.
To ratify the constitution
This Native tribe (or region) lived near forests and built longhouses to live in with their extended family.
Who are the Iroquois (or Northeast Region)
English colonies used large-scale settler colonialism, while French relied more on these two strategies.
What are trade and alliances
Colonial anger escalated when Britain, seeking to pay for the French & Indian War, raised these for the first time directly on Americans.
What are taxes
Jefferson wrote in the Declaration that people are “endowed by their Creator” with these
What are inalienable rights or natural rights
This compromise resolved representation debates between large and small states.
What is the Great Compromise
Whereas the Spanish and Portuguese pursued assimilation of Native peoples, the English primarily relied on this strategy to expand their presence in North America.
What is displacement and treaties
Chesapeake Bay colonies were funded by these types of business ventures
What are joint-stock companies
The Proclamation of 1763, which prevented colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains, was issued primarily to avoid this.
What is conflict with the Natives
This event demonstrated the government’s weakness under the Articles of Confederation and led to calls for reform.
What was Shay's Rebellion
Washington’s Farewell Address warned the nation about these two major threats.
What are political parties and getting involved in foreign affairs
As a result of Spanish brutality, this 15th century Spanish priest advocated on behalf of the Native peoples
Who was Bartolomé de las Casas
This ended as a result of Bacon's Rebellion
What is Indentured Servanthood
This 1776 pamphlet by Thomas Paine inspired the colonies that the time had come to declare independence from Britain.
What is Common Sense
The Federalist Papers were written to achieve this goal.
What is the ratification of the Constitution
Early debates between Hamilton and Jefferson centered primarily on this issue.
What is the power and scope of the federal government (or agrarian vs. commercial economies)
The Spanish encomienda system most resembled this labor tribute system used by the Aztecs and Incas.
What was the Mita system
This act officially ended the period of Salutary Neglect.
What are the Navigation Acts
This fiery orator delivered the 1775 speech ending with the famous line, “Give me liberty, or give me death!”
Who is Patrick Henry
This constitutional system developed in the Constitution ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful.
What is the separation of powers
The XYZ Affair contributed directly to this political development.
What is the Quasi-War with France and the passage of the Alien & Sedition Acts