13 Colonies
What were the 3 main motivations for exploration and colonization in the Americas?
God, Gold, Glory
What event led to the outbreak of the American Revolution in 1775?
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
What does the first amendment protect?
Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, Speech
What was one piece of advice in Washington's Farewell Address?
Neutrality, no political parties
What was one major effect of industrialization on cities in the United States?
Urbanization, immigration
What was the name of the first permanent English settlement in North America?
Jamestown
What was the final major battle of the American Revolution, resulting in the British surrender?
The Battle of Yorktown
Who is often referred to as the 'Father of the Constitution'?
James Madison
What principle did the Monroe Doctrine establish regarding European intervention in the Western Hemisphere?
No European interference in Western Hemisphere or US will respond
What impact did the invention of the telegraph have on communication in the United States?
sending information quickly over long distances
Which colonial region was known for its rocky soil, harsh winters, and emphasis on shipbuilding?
New England
What document formally declared the colonies' independence from Great Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
What political party supported the constitution and a strong federal government?
Federalists
What was a major causes of the War of 1812 between the United States and Britain?
Impressment, interference with trade, Native American tribes
What reformer advocated for the humane treatment of the mentally ill and was instrumental in the establishment of mental asylums in the United States?
Dorothea Dix
What was the significance of the Mayflower Compact?
Self-government
What specific grievances against King George III were listed in the Declaration of Independence?
imposing taxes without consent, quartering troops, or depriving colonists of trial by jury
Which party did not support the Constitution and wanted a strong Bill of Rights?
Anti-federalists
What was the significance of the Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court case?
Judicial Review
Why did labor reform movements begin?
Poor working conditions in factories
What were the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?
first written constitution in America
What did the Proclamation of 1763 say?
Colonists could not settle west of the Appalachian mountains
What was the primary weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Weak central government/no power to tax
Why did Adams sign in Alien and Sedition Acts into law?
XYZ affair with France
Who are abolitionists?
People who want to get rid of slavery