Standard 1: Religion
What were the push and pull factors? To leave Europe? Name at least two for each.
Push: Religious Persecution, Lack of land, overpopulation.
Pull: Religious freedom, promise of free land, economic opportunity.
A policy of 'healthy ignoring' that allowed colonies to develop self-government and independent economies.
What was the British policy of Salutary Neglect?
required colonists to quarter soldiers in their homes and provide supplies for them
quartering act of 1765
Who authored the Declaration of Independence? On what date was it officially signed? include the year
Thomas Jefferson. JULY 4th, 1776.
(1692) Several young girls claimed to be "bewitched". This trial was known as?
The Salem Witch trials
An economic policy where the mother country uses her colonies for raw materials and markets for finished goods.
What is mercantilism?
a graphic symbolism of british oppression and brutality
boston massacre
What battle was the "shot heard round the world"?
Lexington and Concord
This "revival" shifted the focus from "community uniformity" to individual choice and personal salvation.
Great Awakening (1700)
A labor system where individuals worked for landowners for 4-7 years in exchange for passage to America, food, and shelter.
what was indentured servitude
who was the leader of the Daughters of Liberty?
Mercy Otis Warren
Why was the battle of Trenton and the battle of Saratoga important?
The battle of Trenton was important because it boosted the morale of the continental army after it was already fading. The battle of saratoga was important because it was a turning point of the war.
This woman advocated for "saved by grace" and not "saved by actions/work". (Hint: think back to Puritan)
Anne Hutchinson
He envisioned it as a model Christian community, referred to as the 'City on a Hill.' What was the name of this colony and who was it founded by?
Massachusetts Bay Colony. John Winthrop.
Who wrote common sense and what did it call for?
Thomas Paine. It called for the overthrow of Britain
attempted to outlaw slavery in lands gained by mexico
wilmot proviso
What is the difference between Proprietary colonies and Charter colonies?
Charter Colonies (Self-Governed): elected their own governors and officials. Examples: Connecticut, Rhode Island.
Proprietary Colonies (Landlord-Owned "King"):The King granted land to owners (proprietors), who then created laws and appointed governors. Examples: Pennsylvania (William Penn), Maryland, Delaware. The proprietors had significant personal control, though still under Crown rule.
What was an important outcome of the Great Awakening(1700) regarding authority?
Challenged the authority of ministers and the King, as individuals could interpret the bible for themselves.
Who was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Continental army at the 2nd Cont. Congress?
George Washington