American History 1
People sent with power to represent others
Delegates
Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state have?
One vote
a person who worked to end slavery during the 1700s and 1800s
Abolitionist
Who was Daniel Shays?
A former soldier and farmer who was worried about losing his farm, so he started a rebellion
Ratify means to
pass a law
The Boston Port Act was a direct result of and response to what event?
Boston Tea Party
How did the French and Indian war cause tension between Great Britain and the American colonies?
The war left Great Britain in debt and King George placed taxes on the colonists in order to pay for the war. The colonists protested against the taxes because they had no representation.
Where was the "shot heard 'round the world" fired, beginning the American Revolution?
Lexington and Concord
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called
Bill of Rights
What was one important cause of the French and Indian War?
Disagreement over land ownership
When John White returned to an abandoned Roanoke, what did he find carved into a tree?
The word Croatoan
Who did Thomas Paine believe should be "king" of the people?
The law should govern the people
How many votes were required to amend (change) the Articles of Confederation?
13 out of 13
Why did the Founding Fathers create three branches of government?
They were to prevent the possibility of a single person gaining too much power and abusing that power.
How was the culture of Louisiana affected by the settlement of Acadians?
It led to the spread of Cajun culture throughout south Louisiana
What challenges did Washington and the Americans troops face during the winter at Valley Forge?
American troops lacked clothing, food, medical care, and military supplies.
There were not enough men in the American military to overtake the British troops.
No central leader or national executive, weak and severely limited central government.
What are the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
What does the Bill of Rights do?
Protects freedoms such as the freedom of speech
Which rivers did La Salle and Tonti follow as they explored Louisiana?
Red River and the Mississippi River
a militiamen who volunteered to be ready for service at a minute's notice is called a
Why was the Battle of Saratoga the turning point of the American Revolution?
The Spanish and French helped America against the British
What ideas did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists have in common?
The national government must change
What was the impact of the appointment of George Washington as the Commander of the Continental Army?
Washington instilled pride and unity in the American troops.
In 1724, Bienville implemented Code Noir in the French colony of Louisiana. This was a set of laws created to:
regulate the lives of free and enslaved black people
Describe the Mayflower Compact?
A plan of government created by the Pilgrims, a set of laws that established self government, men who signed the compact agreed to obey the laws.