Exploration & Colonization
Era
Era
European explorers search for the Northwest passage to find?
A sea route to Asia
In hopes to define rights that would defeat tyranny Thomas Jefferson wrote...
The Declaration of Independence in 1776
Amendment 4-8 are known as the rights of the accused...list amendments 4-8 and tell me what process are they part of
4- no search and seizure without a warrant
5- no self incrimination
6- speedy and fair trial
7- civil trial
8- no cruel punishment or excessive fees
DUE PROCESS
Method to admit new states to the U.S
Northwest Ordinance
Colony that became wealthy growing Tobacco
Virginia
The Mayflower Compact was created by the Pilgrims in 1620 to establish
Self-Government
How did the colonials respond to the Intolerable Acts passed by king George III
1st Continental Congress
Describe the 3/5 compromise
3 out 5 slaves counted for congressional representation
The Embargo Act of 1807 banished trading
The Non-Intercourse Act did not allowed trading with France or England
What was a result of not trading?
Manufacturing increased in the U.S
Why did Jackson destroyed the National Bank
Unconstitutional
Only for the Wealthy
Describe the Climate, geography and economy in the 3 Regions of the 13 Colonies
North- Cold / rocky soil, natural harbors/ fishing, lumber, oil
Middle-Moderate, mild/ farming land / (breadbasket colonies) wheat, corn, grain
South-Hot/ rich fertile soil/ Plantations, Slavery, cotton, tobacco, rice, indigo
The declaration of Independence listed the natural rights: life, liberty and property (later changed to pursuit of happiness) the belief in these rights helped...
the growth of a representative government
Describe the following principles...
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Federalism= state and national governments share power
Separation of Powers = JEL 3 branches of Government
Checks and Balances= Branches control each other
Tell me 2 results of the War of 1812
Great Britain stopped impressments
Manufacturing increased in the U.S
Name the Canal that provided the Northeast new trade networks.
Erie Canal
The plantation system in the Americas increased the demand of slaves....which trade system fulfill these economic needs?
The Transatlantic Slave Trade
In his Farewell Address Washington advice to have as little political connection with European nations, why?
Avoid being drawn into European Wars
Explain amendments 13, 14 and 15
Amendment 13 - Abolished Slavery (no more slavery in U.S)
Amendment 14- Citizenship for African Americans (African Americans could participate jury duty)
Amendment 15 - Right to vote regardless of color or race (black males could vote)
As the first President of the United States George Washington established many traditions such as....
Q2 In his Farewell Address Washington advice to have as little political connection with European nations, why?
The title President
Cabinet
2 Presidential terms
Q2 Avoid being drawn into European Wars
What region of the United States relied its economy on cotton?
South
Name 3 Colonies that were established for Religious Purposes (mention the colony and the religion they practiced)
Maryland - Catholics
Pennsylvania- Quakers
Massachusetts - Puritans
The Bill of Rights was Influenced by
The English Bill of Rights
When writing the Constitution what amendments were passed to address the following colonial grievances...
1. Quartering of Troops
2. Search and Seizures
3. Fair and speedy trial
1. Amendment 3
2. Amendment 4
3. Amendments 6
Name the supreme court cases that established the following...
1. Judicial Review
2. interstate commerce (federal or state)
3. federal law overpowers state law
1. Marbury V. Madison
2. Gibbons V. Ogden
3. McCulloch V. Maryland
As a result of the Tariff of Abominations South Carolina threatens to secede from the Union claiming it was its state right, did South Carolina had the power to do it? Explain
No, State Rights are inferior to Federal Law