Colonial Foundations
What was the Colonial economic system that involved the exchange of good between the "Mother Country" and colonies
Mercantalism
Which battle was considered the start of the American Revolution?
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Which event showed the weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Shay's Rebellion
Group that supported the passing of the Constitution. Preferred a stronger Federal Government and weaker State Government.
Federalists
What is a Cause and Effect Relationship?
One thing led to another occuring
What was the reasoning for certain exports and goods made in each region?
Based on the geography and environment of the region
What are two specific examples of Colonial boycotts towards British taxes?
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
Tar/Feather Tax Collector
The first 10 amendments and part of the Constitution. Purpose was to protect the liberties and freedoms on citizens.
Bill of Rights
Group that opposed the ratification of the Constitution. Preferred the Articles of Confederation
Anti Federalists
This document lists the grievances that colonists had with England and the decision to break free
Declaration of Independance
What were two influences on Early Colonial Governments?
Enlightenment
Magna Carta (England)
Other Colonial Governments
Name three acts/taxes placed onto colonists
Sugar Act
Quartering Act
Townsend Act
What are the three branches of government?
Executive - President
Legislative - Congress
Judicial - Supreme Court
What is one of the first 10 amendments?
Freedom of Speech, etc. Many possible responses
Who were three thinkers from the Enlightenment?
John Locke
Montesqueau
Rosseau
Voltaire
What was the first legislative representative body/assembly in the colonies?
House of Burgesses
This was considered the Turning Point of the Revolutionary War
Battle of Saratoga which led to the French joining the war
What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?
To gain public support for the ratification/approval of the Constitution.
What was one weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Couldn't raise an army
Couldn't raise taxes
Couldn't make treaties
This pamphlet helped to convince Colonists to declare independance from England
"Common Sense" by Thomas Paine
Who fought in the French and Indian War?
What was a major effect of the war?
England and its Colonies vs. France and their Native American Allies.
Led to England placing taxes on the colonists to pay off war debt,
Who were the two sides that colonists chose between regarding the war?
Loyalists or Patriots
Compare the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution
Articles: Strong state gov, weak Fed gov.
Constitution: Strong Fed gov, weak State gov.
This prevented colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains. The goal was to prevent conflict with the Natives.
Proclamation of 1763
What is a difference between an Indentured Servant and Enslaved Person?
Signed Contract - Forced Labor
3-5 Years - Lifetime Service