Colonial Life
Of the "3 G's" of exploration, this one describes Spain's desire for economic wealth.
What is Gold?
He wrote the pamphlet Common Sense to convince ordinary Americans to split from Britain.
Who is Thomas Paine?
This was the first government of the United States, which failed because it was too weak
What are the Articles of Confederation?
Written in 1620, this document established the idea of self-government and majority rule for the Pilgrims.
What is the Mayflower Compact?
This principle of government means "Rule by the People," usually exercised through voting.
What is Popular Sovereignty?
This colonial region was known for rocky soil, cold winters, and swift rivers, making farming difficult.
What is New England?
This law, passed by King George III, forbade colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.
What is the Proclamation of 1763
This agreement created a bicameral legislature (House and Senate) to satisfy both big and small states.
What is the Great Compromise?
Established in 1619, this was the first representative assembly in the American colonies.
What is the Virginia House of Burgesses?
The President vetoing a law passed by Congress is an example of this principle.
What is Checks and Balances?
This religious group settled in Pennsylvania to escape persecution and was known for being anti-slavery.
Who are the Quakers?
This battle is called the "Turning Point" of the war because it convinced France to become our ally.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
This compromise decided how enslaved people would be counted for taxation and representation
What is the Three-Fifths Compromise?
This group, led by Patrick Henry, refused to ratify the Constitution unless a Bill of Rights was added.
Who are the Anti-Federalists?
This Amendment was added to the Constitution to fix the grievance of British troops being quartered in colonists' homes.
What is the 3rd Amendment?
This economic theory states that colonies exist only to provide raw materials and profit for the Mother Country
What is Mercantilism?
The Continental Army suffered through a harsh winter of training and disease at this location.
What is Valley Forge?
Under the Articles of Confederation, the government lacked the power to collect these, leaving them with no money.
What are Taxes?
This famous Federalist wrote many of The Federalist Papers and supported a strong central government and national bank.
Who is Alexander Hamilton (or James Madison)?
This principle describes the sharing of power between the National government and the State governments.
What is Federalism?
The colony of Maryland was founded primarily as a safe haven for this religious group.
Who are Catholics?
The British surrendered at this final major battle of the American Revolution.
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
This is the year the Constitutional Convention took place in Philadelphia
What is 1787?
Written by Thomas Hooker, this document is considered the first written constitution in the colonies.
What are the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?
To prevent the grievance of "search and seizure" without cause, this Amendment requires police to have a warrant.
What is the 4th Amendment?