Colonial America
What were the three regions of the 13 Colonies?
New England, Middle, Southern.
What was the Tea Act?
A law lowering the price of tea to help British tea companies
Which branch of government makes laws?
Legislative Branch.
Who led enslaved people to freedom through the Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman.
What belief said Americans were meant to expand west?
Manifest Destiny.
Which region was known as the "Breadbasket"?
Middle Colonies.
Who were the Patriots?
Colonists who wanted independence from Britain.
Which branch interprets laws?
Judicial Branch
Who wrote about his experiences in slavery to support abolition?
Frederick Douglass.
What forced Indigenous people off their land?
The Indian Removal Act.
Which region relied heavily on plantations and enslaved labor?
Southern Colonies.
Who were the Loyalists?
Colonists who wanted to remain loyal to the British monarchy.
Which branch enforces laws?
Executive Branch.
Who gave speeches across America against slavery?
Sojourner Truth.
What major event caused towns to grow quickly?
The Gold Rush
Which region had harsh winters and rocky soil, making farming difficult?
New England Colonies.
What document stated ideas of checks and balances and created our government?
The U.S. Constitution.
What guaranteed freedoms like speech, religion, and assembly?
The Bill of Rights.
What did the Underground Railroad do?
Helped enslaved people escape to free states.
What animal did settlers kill that harmed Indigenous tribes’ survival?
Bison.
Why did the British colonize North America?
Economic opportunity, religious freedom, and power.
What key idea did the American Revolution promote?
Liberty, democracy, and freedom from British rule.
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th Amendment.
What did the 13th Amendment do?
Abolished slavery.
What impact did Westward Expansion have on Indigenous people?
They were removed from land, faced conflict, and lost resources.