Discovery
Settling the New World
Revolutionary Era
Defining America
Civil War
100
Columbus discovered America on behalf of the Spanish Empire. What were Spain's reasons for wanting to expand their maritime trade/domain
--To become rich, mostly through the acquisition of valuable minerals and spices
--To spread Christianity throughout the known world.
--To assert dominance over their European rivals
100
Who were the Society of Friends?
Quakers
100
What was the Magna Carta?
The first constitutional form of government in the Western world. Required that the king follows certain laws, and gives a select group of Englishmen various political rights.
100
What Latin America country famously gained its independence from France in 1804?
Haiti
100
The "_______________" movement worked towards ending slavery leading up to and throughout the Civil War.
Abolitionist
200
Describe the different between “natural” freedom and “social” freedom, and explain how that difference was used to justify European conquest of Native lands.
Natural freedom is the idea that the individual is bound by no earthly forces and is genuinely free to whatever they please. Social freedom is a collective freedom "from" through the adherence of agreed-upon rules.
200
Explain the concept behind land being essential to liberty.
Owning your land meant you worked for yourself, and therefore owned your own labor. This gave you autonomy and therefore was essential to freedom. Moreover, at this time access to political affairs was generally restricted for the landed class.
200
Why was the Stamp Act so controversial?
It affected almost every class and region of the colonies by taxing almost every printed material.
200
Why didn't the Articles of Confederation work?
Largely because the central government was so weak that they could not generate any income from the states, and could not solve any disputes between states.
200
Explain the Missouri Compromise.
It established how slavery would be determined in the Constitutions of new states. If above the Missouri line, states would be designated free.
300
What did Martin Luther's 95 thesis claim? Why was that significant to the populating of the New World?
He criticized the Catholic church for being hierarchical and corrupt, leading to the creation of the Protestant denomination. This new sect of Christian sought religious freedom in the New World.
300
It signifies why people were moving over to America: England was crowded, opportunities were minimal, and the quality of life poor.
300
What was the disagreement between the colonial governments and England that led (in part) to Bacon's Rebellion?
The treatment of Native lands and how much access colonists had to it.
300
Jefferson's attempt at limiting maritime exploitation by France and England, the embargo cut off America's ports with the European powers, greatly damaging the U.S. economy.
300
What was the first military act of the Civil War
The taking of Fort Sumter.
400
Why did Native Americans exercise more power in their relations with the Dutch and French than with the English?
French and Dutch settlers were largely concerned with trading rather than acquiring large tracts of land, which both required and allowed for them to maintain good relations with the Native populations.
400
What was the English Civil War about?
Whether or not England would be controlled by the king or by Parliament, and also whether or not they would be a Protestant or Catholic nation.
400
Why were the Navigation Acts so beneficial for England?
They required everything going between the colonies and other European countries to first stop in England. This effectively doubled their exports and allowed them to charge various customs fees on European goods.
400
What did the Monroe Doctrine state?
That the U.S. would support burgeoning democracies in Latin America and would protect them from European interference, while maintaining a position of neutrality in European affairs.
400
The Emancipation Proclamation abolished slavery, what amendment enshrined it in the Constitution?
The 13th.
500
This was the largest settlement in pre-discovery North America.
Cahokia
500
How did the government and household structure of the Chesapeake differ from that of New England?
Government was more hierarchical and limited in the Chesapeake, conducted mostly by the planter class and gentry transplanted from England, whereas in New England it was done on a more communal basis. The Chesapeake family was infrequent, small, and gender roles were loose. In New England, families were quite large and had a rigid hierarchy placing the man at the head of the household.
500
Who was the King during the American Revolution?
George III
500
Explain the difference between "civic" and "ethnic" nationalism.
Civic nationalism is the idea that anyone can become a citizen if they embrace certain ideals held by that nation, like laws and morals. Ethnic nationalism requires that one must meet certain identity criteria to be a citizen.
500
Who made the March to the Sea that effectively ended the Civil War?
William Sherman