Unit 1
What colony was remembered as a "refuge for Catholics"?
Why did the British colonists had to pay higher prices (through taxes) on common items.
British debt due to the French and Indian war.
What was not a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
A weak national government.
What country did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory from?
France.
what is manifest destiny?
Manifest destiny is says that its a god-given right to move westward.
What region of colonies is remembered as the "Breadbasket Colonies"?
Middle Colonies.
Why was the Declaration of Rights and Grievances significant in colonial-British relations?
Popular sovereignty is related to...
the phrase "Rule By The People".
What man is remembered for the creation of the "Star Spangled Banner" at the Battle of Fort McHenry?
Francis Scott Key.
What is the trail of tears?
The trail of tears forced native americans to move to oklahoma. It resulted in the death of alot of native americans
Who left Spain in 1492 and was funded by the King and Queen of Spain. He believed it was possible to "Circumnavigate" the globe. He also founded the islands of Cuba and Hispanola.
Christopher Columbus.
What geographical area was gained by the British in their victory of the French and Indian War?
The Ohio River Valley.
How does the presidential veto serve as an example of the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government?
It enables the president to reject laws passed by congress, limiting the legislative branch's power.
What explains why the Missouri Compromise Ultimately failed to resolve the issue of slavery?
It wasn't a fair line and and popular vote of free states and slave states ended up keeping slavery.
What is the Indian Removal Act of 1830?
The Indian removal act is when the U.S. government forced native Americans out of their land and to move across the Mississippi river into Oklahoma.
What is Rationalism?
An emphasis on logic and reason in gaining knowledge.
What colonial figure below is remembered for having his engraving of the "Boston Massacre"?
Paul Revere.
What branch of government is responsible for "carrying out" and "enforcing" laws?
The supreme court.
What is a benefit of urbanization?
Urbanization brings along more jobs.
What is the treaty of hidalgo?
It was a treaty that ended the mexican american war. States like california, nevada, utah, arizona etc. was given to the americans.
Describe the connection between the virginia company and the jamestown colony?
The virginia company is a joint stock company. which is when alot of compmanies come together to fund large projects. Jamestown colony was the first permanent English settlement in 1606. Virginia company funded this colony.
What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?
The battle of Saratoga was significant because it was when the French allied with the colonies. The french had recognized the colonies as a country. This helped in the war because it brought America one step closer to winning, because they have an alliance, and being its own country, because France recognized them as a country.
List and describe two powers that both the federal and individual states hold. How does this reflect Federalism?
Two powers that both the federal and state taxes have are the power to tax and hold election. There are both federal and state taxes, and elections for federal officials and state governors etc. This reflects federalism because it includes state and federal government and gives them some equal power.
What is the presidential cabinet?
The presidential cabinet is a group of people that aid to the president. They help the president make wise choices. The presidential cabinet was made to protect the president from becoming a tyrant.
What did the treaty of hidalgo promise the mexicans? what actually happened?