Exploration and Colonization
The three main motivations for Europeans to Explore the Americans?
God, Gold and Glory
What was the role of king George III in the American revolution?
He consented to the hiring of thousands of Hessian mercenaries to assist the british troops already in america in crushing the rebellion.
What did The Northwest Ordinance forbid
slavery and allowed freedom of religion and trial by jury
Whats the 1st amendment
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
What was the alien act
allowed the president to imprison people from foreign countries he thought were dangerous
Why was glory the most important motivation for European exploration?
The major European nations were competing with one another to obtain the most power.
What happened at the battles of Lexington and Concord?
the famous "shot heard around the world" marked the start of the American war of independence.
What happened in 1787
the Founding Fathers met in Philadelphia to revise the Articles of Confederation but ended up creating a whole new form of government
Whats the 2nd Amendment
Right to bear arms
What was the sedition act
made it a crime to criticize the U.S. government, which violated the 1st Amendment
What were the Economic Reasons for European Exploration and Colonization?
Finding new trade routes to Asia, Search for resources (Gold, Tobacco, etc)
The turning point of the revolution
Battle of Saragota
What did Americans fear
Americans feared a strong central government due to their experiences under British rule
whats the 3rd amendment
Right to not quarter (house) soldiers
Who was John Marshall
served as the Chief Justice and wrote the decision in the case
What was the Economy of the New England Colonies?
Fishing, shipping/trade,whaling, and timber.
The last major battle of the revolution war
Battle of Yorktown
What are federalist?
People who Supported the Constitution
Whats the 4th amendment
No unreasonable searches or seizures without a warrant
What was the Judicial review
the right of the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional
What religious groups is known for their religious tolerance and were responsible for establishing the middle colonies?
Quakers
What is a loyalist
A person who supported the British during the American Revolution
What are anti-federalists
People who Rejected the constitution
Right to due process, no double jeopardy, no self-incrimination
What did Thomas Cole do?
founded the Hudson River School movement