Root of Americans
Between which two countries did the Land Bridge connect?
Asia and North America
In what region of the US was the first permanent English settlement located?
Atlantic Coast
Why did colonists believe that British laws were unfair?
Where was the first battle of the American Revolution fought?
Lexington
What was created to resolve issues between the delegates from states and delegates with large populations?
two-house legislature
For what reason did anthropologists think people cross the land bridge?
to hunt migrating animals
What was the main purpose of the Mayflower Compact?
to create a government that would benefit the colony
caused economic hardships for British merchants
What did the Loyalists believe?
They colonists should be grateful to be under British rule and protection.
Which issue did the Three-Fifths Compromise settle?
differences over representation in Congress
How are the Aztecs, Incas and Mayas similar?
They developed advanced civilizations.
What is the belief that colonies exist to benefit the economy of the mother country called?
mercantilism
What was the major effect of the Stamp Act on colonial trade?
Many colonists boycotted British goods.
Who said "give me liberty or give me death?"
Patriots
Which provision was included in the Constitution to allow it to adapt to changing times?
amendment process
Diseases were spread.
Why was mercantilism designed?
benefit England and their economy
Why were many angered by the Proclamation of 1763?
limited their freedom to move west
What was the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
to list colonies why they should be free from England
Why was the Louisiana Purchase important to the growth of the United States?
doubled the size of the country
Which development led to the other two?
Columbus landing in Hispanola
Founding of the Jamestown colony
Thousands of Native American Indians dying from new disease.
practice self-government
What was a result of the French and Indian War that lead directly to the American Revolution?
England decided to make the American colonists help pay war debts.
Why was the Battle of Saratoga significant?
It convinced the French to support the Americans.
What was one result of the War of 1812 for the United States?
maintained its independence from Great Britain