Foundation of American Society
production of which crop led to the expansion of the British Colonies?
Tobacco/Cotton
The Boston Tea Party was a reaction to this.....
Tea Act of 1773
The man who wrote the Declaration of Independence and completed the Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson
This document was the first constitution of the US.
Articles of Confederation
Land purchased from France that expanded the US territory overnight
North and South America were called what compared to Europe/Asia/Africa/India
The New World
Battle cry of the American colonists - they're main grievance with Britain
"No taxation without Representation"
The man who was the Colonial Commander and Chief.
George Washington
Bill of Rights
Act passed under Jackson that forced the relocation of 60,000 Natives to Oklahoma
Indian Removal Act
Name of trade between West Indies, Africa and the Colonies.
Triangle Trade
What was the primary reason Britain imposed taxes on the colonist
French and Indian War
Introduced Tobacco to the 13 colonies
John Rolfe
plan that combined both the Virginia and New Jersey plans
Great Compromise
established a line (36°30' latitude) to limit the spread of slavery in future western territories, maintained the balance between free and slave states
Missouri Compromise
Reasons why Colonists came to America (name 2)
religious freedom, economic opportunity and political freedom
Colonies sent representatives to Philadelphia to this gathering to plan a response to British actions.
First Continental Congress
President who prevented South Carolina's secession and instituted the Indian Removal Act
Andrew Jackson
Plan that favored a legislature with equal representation for each state
New Jersey Plan
U.S. foreign policy statement that warned European powers against further colonization or interference in the Americas
Monroe Doctrine
First representative assembly in British North America
House of Burgesses
final attempt by the American colonists to avoid war with Britain by seeking a peaceful resolution with King George III
Olive Branch Petition
Member of Washington's cabinet and leader of the Federalists
Alexander Hamilton
feared the powers of a strong national government, favored the Articles of Confederation and States powers
Anti-federalists
Conflict over territory and the border of Texas was resolved by this treaty
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo