Colonization
Rocky soil, cold climate, harbors, fishing, lumber and shipbuilding, founded for religious freedom
New England Colonies
Our first government; it was weak because feared abuse of power; had no executive branch, could not regulate trade; but DID have the power to negotiate treaties and declare war
Articles of Confederation
As a result of this war, U.S. manufacturing increased because of boycott of British goods.
The War of 1812
Reasons for Exploration
Gold (wealth), God(religion) and Glory (expanding empires)
This law prohibited colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains, which many colonist ignored
Proclamation of 1763
__________ toleration- to escape religious persecution, Roger Williams left Massachusetts and founded Rhode Island
Religious
This was the process of admitting new states to the Union. Must have a population of 60,000 males to apply. No slavery allowed and these new territories would govern themselves.
Northwest Ordinance
The ______________ revolution seen new inventions that helped farming and helped factories make goods faster; as a result, goods became cheaper and the need for workers grew.
Industrial
This country claimed Florida, Texas and California. Built missions.
Spain
This was the belief that British should have the colonists' permission to pass taxes; the main reason for the American Revolution
The Consent to be Governed
This state, __________________ was started in the New England Colonies; Puritans and Pilgrims founded for religious freedom; Boston is a major port city.
Massachusetts
This compromise decided how many representatives large and small states would send to a bicameral Congress.
The Great Compromise
This invention expanded cotton production and caused a need for more agricultural labor (slaves)
The Cotton Gin
This country claimed land in the New World to profit from fur trading.
France
This was the British response to the Boston Tea Party; colonists formed the 1st Continental Congress and sent list of complaints to King George III
The Intolerable Acts
Middle Colonies
This compromise was an agreement over how slaves would count for representation and taxation purposes.
Three-Fifths Compromise
These parts created a more efficient way to produce goods; led to mass production, prices of goods decreased
Interchangeable Parts
This country claimed land on the eastern section of the New World. Came over for religious freedom, economic reasons, political freedom and adventure.
Britain
Written primarily by Thomas Jefferson; list of grievances and complaints against King George III; right to create a new government.
The Declaration of Independence
First anti-slavery group who lived in Pennsylvania
Quakers
The Federalist Party
These two things ______________ and _____________ resulted in faster, more efficient transportation of goods; as a result, prices in goods decreased.
Steamboat and Railroads (trains)
This state was founded for religious freedom for the Catholics
Maryland
Rights that all people have from birth: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.
Unalienable Rights