Miscellaneous
The massive exchange of ideas, animals, and food sources which occured in the late 1490's
Columbian Exchange
1492
Voyage of Christopher Columbus to the Americas (Cuba)
Where in North America did the Iroquois live upon European arrival.
Present-day northeastern United States
Established the ideals of a constitutional monarchy in England and established a "respectful" relationship between the new English monarchs, William & mary and the English Parliament
Glorious Revolution
On which day was America founded?
July 4, 1776
A system of forced labor which was implemented by the Spanish in the "New World"
Encomienda System
1607
Jamestown, Virginia is founded, making it the first permanent English settlement in North America
Where in North America did the Chinook live upon European arrival?
Pacific northwest of the present-day United States
Who wrote the Poor Richard's Almanac?
Benjamin Franklin
What years did the French and Indian War start and finish in?
1754-1763
English religious faction that adhered to the strict teachings of John Calvin. Disliked Catholicism and migrated to the Massachusetts Bay Colony the ascension of King James I to the English throne
Puritans
1215
The Magna Carta was signed
What were joint stock companies?
Businesses owned by shareholders that were investing in exploration and colonization of the western hemisphere.
William Bradford was the governor of which early colony?
Plymouth
How many states needed to ratify the Constitution for it to pass?
9 of the 13
Religious leader who was expelled from the massachusetts Bay Colony; later credited with founding Rhode Island
Roger Williams
1619
Virginia establishes the House of Burgesses (first colonial legislature)
What were the three "Gs" motivating European expansion into the western hemisphere?
Gold, glory, and god
What were the two most important wars between the colonists and natives during the second period?
The Pequot War and King Phillip's War
Federalists favored a _______ central government, Democratic-Republicans favored a ________ central government.
Federalists favored a stronger central government, Democratic-Republicans favored a weaker central government.
Economic system practiced by European powers in the late seventeenth century which stated that economic self-sufficiency was crucial; this led to the importance of colonial holdings for raw materials
Mercantilism
1739
Stono Rebellion- largest slave rebellion in the British colonies
What was Juan Ponce de Leon's biggest accomplishment as an explorer?
Claiming Florida for Spain in 1513.
What was the main purpose of the Navigation Acts imposed on the colonies?
To benefit the British economy.
What were the two major themes of Washington's "Farewell Adress"?