A New Nation
What did the New England Colonies lack?
Diversity
What is Locke mainly known for
Writing the “Two Treaties of Government”
In response to the Boston Tea Party what did the British government decide?
it had to tame the rebellious colonists in Massachusett.
What is Thomas Jefferson known for?
Being the primary writer of the Declaration of Independence
who were the hundreds of Massachusetts farmers led by?
Daniel shay
The New England Colonies include what?
Massachusett, New Hampshire, Connecticu, Rhode Island
Who was the French political philosopher who advocated the separation of executive and legislative and Judi powers?
Baron de Monstequieu
When was the Boston Tea Party
1773
What did Benjamin Franklin help with while with with the Founding Fathers?
he helped draft the Declaration of independence and was one of its signers
Did the government have power?
What was the climate in The New England Colonies?
Cold with long winters and the land was thin,rocky.
What is the name of the english philosopher and political theorist
John Locke
What was the Stamp Act of 1765
it was the first internal tax levied directly on American colonists by the British Parliament
What was George Washington often called?
”Father of His Country.”
What were the cons of the Articles of Confederation?
No power to tax, No power to regulate interstate commerce, no strong control voice for negotiation, no common currency, inconsistent representation in congress,1 state:1 vote
What does southern colonies labor need?
Slaves
What is the main idea expressed in John Lock’s Two Treatises of Government?
We can use the idea of a state of nature to justify a proper government.
Which two acts were apart of the coercive acts?
the Boston Port Bill and The Massachusetts Government Act
On September 5, 1774, delegates from each of the 13 colonies except which?
Georgia
What did the Shays Rebellion event show?
The weakness of the federal government under the Articles of confederation
What was the British colonial empire practice?
Mercantilism
Who was the most important figure in the history of philosophy
Jean Jacques Rousseau
Who won the French and Indian war?
The British Victory
who are the 7 founding fathers
Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Sams Adams, James Madison, John Adams, and Alexander Hamilton
What are the pros of the ArtIckes of confederation?
Provides for a common defense force, Allows each state to retain its independence and sovereignty , State constitutions, powers, declare war,negotiate w/other countries , postal system