Early Colonial Life
What is the economic system that supports the idea that a country should export more than it imports?
Mercantilism
In which group of colonies would a Puritan family settle?
New England or Northern
What territory was the French & Indian war being fought over?
The Ohio River Valley
Which President purchased the Louisiana territory from France?
Thomas Jefferson
Who was the leader of the Continental army during the American Revolution & later the 1st president of the U.S.
George Washington
What were the primary exports that Great Britain wanted from North America. Provide ATLEAST 2
Cotton, Rice, & Indigo
In which group of colonies would a Jewish or Catholic family settle?
The Middle colonies or bread basket colonies
How did Great Britain try & pay back their debt after they won the French & Indian War?
They tried to tax the colonists to pay back their debt.
How did owning New Orleans benefit the United States?
It was a major trading port that allowed the U.S to control trade through the Mississippi River
Which 2 groups protested the taxes on the colonies
The sons & daughters of liberty
Why was the relationship between Southern Colonists & Native Americans filled with conflict?
The Southern Colonists continued to take more land & resources from the Native Americans.
What group made up the primary labor force in the Southern colonies?
Enslaved Africans
Why did the colonists rebel against Great Britain & which conflict did this cause?
They felt like they were being treaty unfairly, paying taxes, & not receiving representation in the government. The American Revolution or Revolutionary war.
What was the land ordinance of 1785?
Established the rules & systems for how public land would be surveyed and divided in the NW territory
Which plot of land doubled the size of the U.S
The Louisiana Territory
Why was the relationship between Northern colonists & Native Americans filled with conflict?
The Puritans living in the Northern colonies attempted to convert the Native Americans to Christianity.
A wealthy business man who is tolerant of other faiths would likely live in which colony?
Pennsylvania
What was the treaty of Paris 1783 & why was it important?
It was the peace agreement between the United States & Great Britain that ended the American Revolution.
What was the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
Gave the NW territory 3 judges, a governor, & a secretary. It also made the rule for how new states would enter the United States.
Which 3 battles fought during the American Revolution showed the importance of geography?
Trenton, Saratoga, & Yorktown
How did the Geography of the Northern, Middle, & Southern colonies impact how the colonies made money.
- The North: The abundance of forests & coastline allowed them to make money via shipbuilding & fishing.
- The Middle: The trade ports & waterways allowed the middle colonies to become an economic hub. They also had the soil & climate to benefit agriculturally.
- The South: The climate & soil allowed them to make money through agriculture.
Which Ethnic group/ Country was originally in charge of New York? What was its original name?
The Dutch & New Amsterdam
What war was fought over impressment & Great Britain blocking trade between the U.S. & France?
The war of 1812
Which physical landmark allowed for more expansive trade to the west?
The Erie Canal
What is the name of the route that slaves were transported on between Africa & the Americas?
The Middle Passage