In which area did good harbors, abundant forests, rocky soil and a short growing season most influence the colonial economy?
What are New England colonies
100
This historical document has had a major influence on people throughout the world because it provides justification for revolting against an unjust government.
What is the Declaration of Independence
100
The major role of these is to nominate candidates for public office.
What are political parties
100
The 19th century belief that the United States would inevitably expand westward to the Pacific Ocean and into Mexican territory.
What is manifest destiny
100
The 2 main political parties at this time
What are Republican and Democrat
200
During the colonial period the British Parliament used this policy to limit manufacturing in America.
What is mercantilism
200
One of the principles stated in this document is that government should be based upon consent of the governed.
What is the Declaration of Independence
200
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
What are the Bill of Rights
200
The major change in the U.S. economy produced by people's beginning to buy and sell goods rather than make them for themselves
What is market revolution
200
As the Civil War began, Abraham Lincoln's primary goal was to preserve this.
What is the union
300
Because of fertile land and a long growing season plantations in the 13 colonies developed here.
What is in the south
300
This pamphlet by Thomas Paine aided the American cause in the Revolutionary War because it persuaded individuals who were undecided to support independence.
What is Common Sense
300
3 branches of the government
What are executive, legislative and judicial
300
Economic system in which private businesses and individuals control the means of production.
What is capitalism
300
The passage of these laws was an attempt by the state and local governments to restrict the freedoms of African-Americans.
What are Jim Crow laws
400
This religious group settled in Pennsylvania and was led by William Penn.
What are Quakers
400
Headline: The Revolutionary War Begins! Where were "the shots heard around the world" first fired?
What are Lexington and Concord
400
Document adopted by the Second Continental Congress that outlined the form of government of the NEW United States.
What are the Articles of Confederation
400
Most well-known avenue of trade during the first wave of westward movement. (Hint: it's the name of a trail)
What is the Santa Fe Trail
400
These 2 amendments abolished slavery and provided African-Americans the right to vote.
What are the 13th and 15th amendments
500
A person who paid for their trip to the colonies by promising to work without pay for up to 7 years.
What is an indentured servant
500
The Declaration of Independence drew on the concepts of this English philosopher.
Who is John Locke
500
The power of the President to veto a bill passed by Congress is an illustration of what system?
What is checks and balances
500
This historical event had a significant impact on the growth of California.
What is the gold rush
500
A congressional bill prohibiting the extension of slavery into any territory gained from Mexico.