Early Republic & Land Disputes
Colonization
American Revolution
Revolutionary Presidents
Constitution, Compromises & Treaties
100
How did the shaded area on the map become part of the United States?
It was purchased by the United States from France.
100
In 1620, the Pilgrims took an important step towards self-government by
Agreeing to the provisions of the Mayflower Compact
100
What are the unalienable rights according to the authors of the Declaration of Independence?
life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
100
Which domestic issue limited freedom of speech and of the press and was part of President John Adams' administration?
Alien and Sedition Acts
100
The central issue of the Three-Fifths Compromise was concerning the-
counting of enslaved people for the purposes of determining representation
200
Which of these shows a correct cause and effect relationship?
*Boston Tea Party led to the French and Indian War*
*Shays' Rebellion led to the Trail of Tears*
*British impressments of soldiers led to the War of 1812*
British impressments of soldiers led to the War of 1812
200
Which of the following was a chief economic cause for colonization in the Americas?
Mercantilism
200
Name grievance from the Declaration of Independence that was later addressed in the Bill of Rights?
"Quartering large bodies of armed troops..."
200
Europe has a set of primary interests, which to us, have none or very distant relation . . . Our detached and distant situation invites us to pursue . . . our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any foreign power.
This speech by ____________ urges the U.S. to take a policy of neutrality where European affairs are concerned.
George Washington
200
The Anti-Federalists argued against ratification of the U.S. Constitution because they —
believed that states’ rights were not being protected
300
The British began imposing taxes on the colonists in 1765 to help pay the expenses of fighting the —
French and Indian War
300
The year 1607 is significant in American history because during that year —
English colonists settled at Jamestown
300
Where were the first shots of the Revolutionary War fired?
Lexington
300
Where did General Washington camp the Continental Army for training over the bitter winter of 1777-8?
Valley Forge
300
Why did the Continental Congress create a national government with few powers under the Articles of Confederation?
Revolutionary leaders were suspicious of a central government with too much power.
400
Why did the Proclamation of 1763 contribute to tensions between colonists and Great Britain?
It limited colonial expansion beyond the Appalachian Mountains.
400
Which of the following is one reason the British government created the Proclamation Line of 1763?
To prevent conflict between colonists and American Indians in the Ohio River Valley
400
How did French aristocrat the Marquis de Lafayette contribute to the American Revolutionary War?
He commanded troops for the colonists against British forces.
400
Which of the following battles is considered a turning point for the Americans in the Revolutionary War?
Battle of Saratoga
400
A significant accomplishment of the Second Continental Congress in 1776 was —
Writing the Declaration of Independence
500
What do buildings such as the one shown above reveal about Spain's purposes for establishing colonies in the Americas?
They hoped to convert American Indians to Christianity.
500
Why were French explorers interested in claiming the Mississippi River and having access to the Great Lakes?
They were mainly fur trappers and traders.
500
As a result of the Battle of Saratoga, France began to —
openly send military aid to the United States
500
In what year did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory?
1803
500
The Treaty of Paris in 1783 recognized that the newly formed United States would be —
independent from British rule