Exploration and Colonation
What were the three reasons for North America Exploration?
God, Gold, Glory
What were the New England Colonies?
Massachussetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut
British colonists wanted to take over French land in North America in the Ohio Rver in what war?
French and Indian War
What is the name of the first ten amendments in the Constitution?
Bill of Rights
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
What is the name of the first permanent English settlement?
Jamestown
In what area of colonial america were there mild winters, long growing season and good soil for cash cropss?
This was established to keep colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.
Proclamation Line of 1763
These two terms divides the powers of government into 3 branches and makes sure no branch of the government becomes too powerful.
Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
Thomas Jefferson purchased land from france that doubled the size of the United States.
Louisiana Purchase
What was the name of the document that the pilgrims signed that established the idea of self government?
Mayflower Compact
What colonial region was dominated by plantations, cash crops of tobacco, rice, indigo, and cotton?
Southern Colonies
Tax on legal documents, newspapers, licenses, diplomas, dice, and playing cards.
Stamp Act
Compromise between northern and Southern States over how slaves would be counted in determining a states' population
Three-fifths Compromise
The cause of this war was when England impressed (kidnapped) sailors and forced them into the British navy.
War of 1812
What is the theory that a state or nation's power is dependent on its wealth?
Mercantilism
Laborer who agreed to work without pay for a certan period of time in exchange for passage to America.
Indentured Servant
First battle of the American Revolution, British planned to arrest American Leaders, Paul Revere made famous ride to warn about the British attack.
Lexington and Concord 1775
First form of government established by the 13 states. Replaced by the US Constitution because it created a weak form of central government
Articles of Confederation
This Supreme Court case established judicial review (The Supreme Court can declare laws passed by Congress unconstitutional).
Marbury v. Madison
What was the first example of a constitution in the colonies?
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
A period of great revivalism that spread throughoiut the colonies. It emphasized the importance of the individual and their spiritual experience.
1st Great Awakening
First organizing of the colonists, representatives from the colonists met ti discuss the colonies dissatisfaction with England.
First Continental Congress
Essays written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison to encourage ratification of the constitution.
Federalists Papers
American Indians are forced to move west of the Mississippi River to Indian territiory (present day Oklahoma)
Indian Removal Act