Exploration
Why did European explorers search the Northwest Passage?
Searching for New Trade routes to Asia
What was the name of the original colony that grew from the Jamestown Settlement to grow tobacco?
Virginia
Where were the first shots of the Revolutionary War fired?
Lexington
Why did many congressional members call to replace the Articles of the Confederation?
To Weak
George Washingtons last speech to the country where he warned the nation of Political Parties and asked future leaders to avoid foreign alliances
Farewell Address
First Election where Andrew Jackson lost in an unfair election, also he did not have enough votes
Election of 1824
Maya went on a job interview and mentioned that she belonged to the Church of Everyday Salvation. She did not get the job because the interviewer didn’t like this church.
1st Amendment
What is the common economic characteristics of the Southern colonies?
Long growing season with plantations
First Self government in the Americas created by the Pilgrims
Mayflower Compact
Policy passed by king George to allow troops to live among civilians.
Quartering Act
What was the Three - Fifths compromise?
Every 5 enslaved African Americans counted as 3 to the the state population
Cause of the War of 1812
British Impressment of US Sailors
Reason why Andrew Jackson Wins in the Election of 1828
Increased Voting
The Quartering Act which was passed by King George III allowed soldiers to be housed by Civilians during a time of war. What amendment protects this from happening again?
3rd Amendment
Main cause reason for French Colonization?
Fur Trading
Southern Colony establish by the Catholics?
Maryland
What physical boundary prevented colonies from settling Westward in the 1700s?
Appalachian Mountains
Amendments granted to those accused of or who commit a crime?
Amendments 4th - 8th
Leader of the Federalist and known as the creator of the 1st National Bank
Alexander Hamilton
Worcester VS Georgia, Trail of Tears, & The Seminole Wars were all issued caused by what policy from Andrew Jackson?
Indian Removal Act of 1830
What is the full description of the 8th Amendment?
Protection from cruel and unusual punishment and excessive bail.
Country that colonized primarily to spread Christianity and Catholicism
Spain
The first legislature that establish a representative government and established new ideals.
Virginia House of Burgesses
Victory led to France joining the war and known as the turning point of the American Revolution
Saratoga
This Principle of the Constitution ensures every branch has a job and must be doing their job
Checks & Balances
Who was the leader of the Republicans that believed the 1st National Bank was Unconstitutional?
Thomas Jefferson
Andrew Jackson was against the 2nd National bank because he felt the Bank was to only benefit the wealthy, by eliminating the 2nd National Bank what event did that lead to?
Panic of 1837
The speed limit in Texas differs from other states for example on the fast speed in Texas to legally drive is 85 MPH. Which Amendment allows this to happen?
10th Amendment
Need for law making structure & distance from English leaders led to...?
Establishment of representative government
What are the names of the 3 Colonial Regions and what is their geography in Each Region?
New England Colonies, Middle Colonies, Southern Colonies (Harsh Winters / Rocky Soil, Mild Climate/Good Soil, Hot Summers / Rich Soil)
Choose one and explain the significance. (Boston Tea Party, Intolerable Acts, Proclamation of 1763, Declaration of Independence)
Boston Tea Party - Protest of the tea act by sons of liberty to dump tea into Boston Harbor.
Intolerable Acts - Series of laws to punish colonies for Boston Tea Party.
Proclamation of 1763 - Colonist could not settle west of Appalachian Mountains.
Declaration of Independence - Thomas Jefferson list their grievances.
Principle of the Constitution that allows people to elected leaders and those leaders will represent them.
Republicanism
What are the two major results / effects from the US Victory of the War of 1812?
Nationalism/Patriotism spread & Industrialization grows
What were the states like South Carolina arguing about when they were discussing the issue during the Nullification Crisis?
State rights, to nullify protective tariff
Liz is accused of murder and given a trial. The jury finds her innocent. The prosecutor is unhappy with the verdict, and has police arrest her and recharge her with murder.
5th Amendment (Double Jeopardy)