Review 1
What was one way the New England Colonies differ from the Middle and Southern Colonies?
Argiculture was not a dominant part of the economy.
George Washington did what instead of becoming a king?
He stepped down after 8 years of Presidency
What was the name of the Pilgrim’s ship?
Mayflower
This colony had a mild climate which made it great for farming
Middle Colony
What country established colonies in the Americas?
What is something colonists learned from the Native Americans who were here?
Farming Practices
Which Massachusetts town is famous for witchcraft?
Salem
Which group was considered states rights advocates? (supporters)
Anti-Federalist
What was the cause of the American Revolution?
Taxation without Representation
What are the first 10 amendments of the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
What was the first battle of the American Revolutionary War?
Lexington and Concord
Describe checks and balances between the three branches of government.
Each branch has powers that allow it to limit the powers of the other branches.
This forced colonist to allow British Soldiers to live in their homes
Quartering Act
Who was the first vice president?
John Adams
Why did Virigina transition from indentured servants to slave labor?
Indentured servants were more costly because they could earn their freedom.
Which Legislative house is decided by a states population?
House of Representatives
Who is considered to be the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution.
Anti-Federalists would not support the US Constitution without a lists of rights being added.
Which document outlined the framework for the government of the United States prior to the Constitution?
Articles of Confederation
Who was Phyllis Wheatley?
A poet
What types of people were the first to colonize America?
Soldiers and Sailors
The Mayflower Compact wanted to ensure the pilgrims had what?
Self-Government
Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
What was the name of the meeting of Founding Fathers where they discussed revising the AOC?
The Constitutional Convention
What was the governments response to the XYZ Affair?
Passed the Sedition and Alien Acts