Colonies
What is the first British Colony and why did it survive and become successful?
Jamestown. It survived and became successful because of tobacco.
These were colonists who supported England and not willing to fight AGAINST King George.
Loyalists
Was this part of the Declaration of Independence a complaint or idea of Government and explain?
"For quartering large bodies of troops among us"
Complaint because it refers to the King forcing troops to live with colonists (Quartering Act)
What was the movement that started in Europe that focused on reason, logic and less importance on religion.
The Enlightenment
Is the quiz open ISN or closed ISN?
Open ISN
This region of the colonies (NE, Middle or South) consists of forests, rocky shores, has economy of shipbuilding and fishing and is religious.
New England Colonies
What is the definition of the term Underlying Cause?
What was the underlying cause of the Revolutionary War and why?
Main reason for tension/anger that leads to symptoms.
French Indian War because it caused great debt for England and more land they felt they needed to control.
Was this part of the Declaration of Independence a complaint or idea of government? Explain
"For cutting off our trade with all parts of the world"
Complaint because it refers to England shutting down Boston Harbor (Intolerable Acts).
Why was the Battle of Lexington, the spark of the Revolutionary War, known as the "shot heard around the world"?
It means this because it was symbolic for the beginning of the war which led to the US becoming a country and later significant in the world.
Which ONE show/series is Matt's favorite?
Game of Thrones
Gossip Girl
Friends
Seinfeld
Glee
Seinfeld
Who was John Winthrop and what was the point of his "City on the Hill" speech?
John Winthrop was the leader of Puritan Massachusetts and wanted to make the colony more religious. His city on the hill speech focused on how all should look up to his religious colony and be like.
What event does this picture represent and how is it an example of propaganda?
Boston Massacre. It is propaganda because it is only the Colonists/Patriot's view which portrays English soldiers as murderers.
Was this part of the Declaration of Independence a complaint or idea of government? Explain
"In every stage of oppressions we attempted to address our concerns. Our repeated attempts have been rejected and caused more injury."
Complaint. This refers to Olive Branch Petition that was rejected by the King
This document by the Pilgrims formed the first government in America.
Mayflower Compact
How long has Matt taught at Oakwood School?
14 years
What was the Northwest Passage?
It was what England hoped was a water route to Asia in the north part of the new world. John Cabot, an English explorer tried to find the NW passage but instead found North America for England.
What does the term "taxation without representation mean" and who used it?
It means that there were taxes without having a say in government of these taxes. It was a phrase used by the patriots and Sons of Liberty against the British.
Was this part of the Declaration of Independence a complaint or idea of government? Explain
"We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights; among these are life liberty and pursuit of happiness."
Idea of Government because it refers to Natural Rights.
Who was Thomas Paine and what did he mean in this quote?
“But Britain is the parent country say some. Then the more shame upon war upon her conduct. Even Brutes do not devour their young, nor savages make war upon their families” – Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine was a patriot who wrote Common Sense to get colonists to separate from England. In this quote he explaining how unfair England was for treating the colonists so poorly.
What are four professional sports teams (not soccer or WNBA) that does not end in "s"? example Magic
Red Sox, White Sox, Heat (answers vary)
Name all 13 colonies
Pennsylvania, New York, New Hampshire, Maryland, Delaware, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Vermont
Explain what the quote said by Benjamin Franklin at the time the Olive Branch Petition was rejected by King George means.
"We must all hang together or we most assuredly will hang along."
It means the colonist better unite against Britain or they will definitely die alone.
Was this part of the Declaration of Independence a complaint or idea of government? Explain
".. governments are instituted among men, deriving their powers from the consent of the governed."
Idea of Government because it refers to Republican Government and also Self Government
What was stated about slavery by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence and why was it not included?
The part explained how slavery was not good and blamed it on the King. It was excluded because Ben Franklin felt others would reject the Decl of Ind and he said the focus should be on independence not ending slavery.
What country, besides the United States, did Matt teach in?
Thailand