Self-Government/ Colonies
This colonial region was founded mainly for religious freedom by Puritans, had town meetings for local government, and relied on shipbuilding, fishing, and trade rather than large farms.
What are the New England Colonies?
After the French and Indian War, Britain angered the colonists by taxing them without giving them a voice in government.
What is lack of representation in Parliament (taxation without representation)?
Hand sign for the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation...
Pinky: Weak central government
Ring: No money (could not levy taxes)
Middle: Fighting among states, no Supreme Court to settle disagreements
Pointer: No executive branch, no direction
Thumb: Baby country, no respect, small military
George Washington warned the nation to avoid forming permanent alliances with other countries in this famous speech given when he left office.
What is... Washington's Farewell Address?
After the War of 1812, this feeling of pride and loyalty to the United States grew, leading to increased feeling of... (hint: one word)
What is... nationalism?
Formed in Virginia, this was the first elected legislative assembly in the American colonies and helped inspire later representative governments.
What is the House of Burgesses?
Who had the MOST power under the Articles of Confederation?
What is... THE STATES
This policy, announced by President Monroe in 1823, warned European nations not to interfere in the Americas and promised that the U.S. would stay out of European wars.
What is... the Monroe Doctrine?
What are... power of central government, pay off war debt, build military, maintain national security, and create a stable economy.
Because the Pilgrims had no official government, they created this document to establish order and allow colonists to govern themselves.
What is the Mayflower Compact?
What is the Declaration of Independence?
This principle means the government only has the powers the people give it, and everyone—including leaders—must obey the law...
In 1797, this diplomatic incident with France involved French agents demanding bribes from American negotiators. It angered the U.S., led to an undeclared naval war, and showed the young nation would defend its honor in foreign affairs.
What is... the XYZ Affair?
Effects of industrialization...
What are... urbanization, immigration, and new transportation and communication systems connected the nation.
This colonial document helped influence later democratic ideas by showing that government should be based on written laws and the will of the people...
What are the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?
Saratoga is known as... why?
Turning point of the war, the French decided to help the colonists defeat the British.
The Constitution protects individual freedoms, lets citizens vote for leaders, divides power between federal and state governments, and prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful. (Principles)
What are popular sovereignty, individual rights, federalism, and checks and balances?
Caused by British impressment of American sailors, interference with trade, and support of Native American attacks on settlers, this war included events such as the burning of Washington, D.C., and ended with the Treaty of Ghent in 1814.
What is... the War of 1812?
What territories were acquired to achieve Manifest Destiny?
What are... the OGs (13 colonies), Treaty of Paris of 1783, Louisiana Purchase, Florida Cession, Oregon Territory, Texas Annexation, Mexican Cession, and Gadsden Purchase
(Extra 100 points for Alaska Purchase - Seward's Folly)
This idea developed from early colonial settlements, was protected by the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, and was later guaranteed in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
What is freedom of religion?
Significance of Yorktown and the code...
What is the final battle of the American Revolution... Y is at the end of the alphabet, Yorktown is the end of the war.
What is republicanism?
The British practice of forcing American sailors to serve in their navy, combined with restrictions on U.S. trade, was a major cause of this early 19th-century conflict.
What is... impressment?
What are... nullification crisis, Native American policies (Indian Removal Act, Worcester v. Georgia, Trail of Tears), expanded voting rights, kill the National Bank