Age of Exploration
What are the 3 G's?
God, Gold, Glory
What was the first form of self government?
Mayflower Compact
What event is considered the first battle of the American Revolution?
Lexington and Concord
What document did the Constitution replace?
Articles of Confederation
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What three countries explored during this time?
England, France, and Spain
What was the first form of assembly?
Virginia House of Burgesses
Why did the British tax the colonies?
To Pay off Debt
What are the three branches of government created by the Constitution?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
What did George Washington warn against in his Farewell Address?
Political Parties
Who founded Pennsylvania?
William Penn
Which colonial group practiced direct self-government through town meetings?
New England colonies
What was the outcome of the American Revolution for the colonies?
American Gain Independence
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
What was the Louisiana Purchase and why was it important?
The U.S. bought land from France in 1803, doubling the size of the country
Who sought the Americas to escape religious persecution?
Pilgrims
Which of the following is an example of representative government?
Virginia House of Burgesses
What was the Boston Tea Party?
It was a protest
Who is known as the “Father of the Constitution”?
James Madison
What were the first two political parties in the United States?
Federalists and Democratic-Republicans.
France focused on what type of trading when they arrived in America?
Fur Trading
Who signed the Mayflower Compact?
Pilgrims
What does the phrase “No taxation without representation” mean?
Colonists should not be taxed without having a voice in government.
Why is the Constitution considered a “living document”?
It can be amended to meet the needs of the country over time.
Who led the Federalist Party?
Alexander Hamilton