American Geography
13 Colonies
What are the 3 G's?
Gold, God, and Glory
What Empire founded the American Colonies?
What empire did America fight for independence?
Great Britain
Who was the first president of the new United States of America?
George Washington
The American colonies were split in the 3 sections:
Northern, Middle, and Southern Colonies
Who is the European that is credited with dsicovering the "New World"?
Christopher Columbus
The Virginia Company founded the first "successful" British Colony known as:
Jamestown, VA
What document announced America's aspirations to be its own country?
The Declaration of Independence
What document serves as "the supreme law of the land" or "foundation" of our modern federal government?
The Constitution
Which colonies were settled primarily to grow cash crops?
The Southern Colonies: VA, SC, NC, & GA
What Landmasses consist of the "New World?"
North & South America
What was the name of the pilgrim settlement?
Plymouth Rock, MA
What were the first battles of the American Revolution?
Lexington & Concord
What document served as the first form of government for the new United States?
The Articles of Confederation
What are the 3 main empires that colonized North America?
Britain, France, & Spain
What is the first document that represented self-government in the American Colonies?
The Mayflower Compact
What was the final battle in the American revolution?
The Battle of Yorktown
What are the 3 branches of the federal government?
Legislative, Judicial, and Executive
Which American Colony was seen as the richest and most prestigious?
Virginia
What was the name of the trade that took place between the New & Old World?
The Colombian Exchange
What was the first representative government in the American Colonies?
Virginia House of Burgesses
What battle was seen as the turning point in the American Revolution and why?
Saratoga - France joined America's cause
What were America's first 2 political parties and who were their leaders?
Democratic Republicans - Thomas Jefferson
Federalists - Alexander Hamilton