Exploration & Colonization
The 3 G's?
Gold, God, Glory
Name one major battle of the American Revolution.
Battles of Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, Saratoga, Trenton, Princeton, Cowpens, Monmouth, and the Siege of Yorktown
Our first form of government
Articles of Confederation
What was the main focus of the Federalists during the early republic?
The Federalists focused on a strong central government and the ratification of the Constitution.
What was the name of the political party founded by Andrew Jackson?
The Democratic Party
Names of the Colonies.
New England, Middle, and Southern
What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris 1783?
Ended the American Revolution
What document established the current framework of the U.S. government?
Constitution
What war took place in the Era.
The War of 1812
What was the main issue that led to the nullification crisis during Jackson's presidency?
The tariff of 1828, also known as the "Tariff of Abominations."
What was the reasons for the establishment of the 13 colonies?
Economic opportunities, religious freedom, and a desire for self-governance
What year did the Revolutionary War begin?
1775
What year was the Constitution ratified?
1787
What did Thomas Jefferson do to impact the size of the country?
The Louisiana Purchase, which doubled the size of the United States.
What was the significance of the Indian Removal Act of 1830?
It led to the forced relocation of Native American tribes from their ancestral lands, resulting in events like the Trail of Tears.
The American Colonies started under British rule, however they grew tired of being ruled by a King without representation in Parliament. What kind of government did the colonists wish to have?
Representative Government
What was the first Battle of the American Revolution?
Lexington and Concord
Who wrote the Constitution?
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay
Name a Supreme Court case that happened during this Era.
Marbury v. Madison
Gibbons v. Ogden
McCulloch v. Maryland
The Election of 1824 was referred to as...
The Corrupt Bargain
What year did the first permanent English colony, Jamestown, get established?
1607
Why did the American Revolution begin?
Colonial discontent with British policies, particularly taxation without representation, and the imposition of British control after the French and Indian War.
What are the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
What were the first political parties formed?
Federalists and Democrat-Republicans
What system did Jackson create that allowed the President to fire government officials and appoint new people?
The Spoils System