Exploration Era
These were the 3 major reasons Europeans began exploring overseas
God, Gold, and Glory
The nickname of the Middle colonies, known for their farming of staple crops.
The Breadbasket Colonies
This phrase meant colonists were taxed without having a voice in government
Taxation without Representation
The first government of the United States
The Articles of Confederation
Commander of the Continental Army
George Washington
This is the reason Europeans began traveling to Asia frequently
The spice trade
These colonies were known for farming and plantations
Southern Colonies
The protest where colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor
The Boston Tea Party
One weakness of the Articles of Confederation
What is a weak national government or no power to tax?
Primary author of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
This was the quickest way to reach Asia
By sea (boat)
These colonies were primarily settled for religious reasons
New England colonies
This battle convinced France to help the colonies
The Battle of Saratoga
This rebellion showed the Articles were too weak
What is Shays’ Rebellion?
Led protests like the Sons of Liberty
Samuel Adams
This is what Christopher Columbus was looking for when he accidentally landed in America
A faster route to Asia
Name of the founder of Pennsylvania
William Penn
This document listed complaints against King George III
The Declaration of Independence
This idea divides government power into three branches
What is separation of powers?
Frenchman that aided the Americans and helped us win the war
Marquis de Lafayette
This is the man that "discovered" America and the year he did it
Christopher Columbus - 1492
Geography helped New England colonies develop this industry
Ship building - Fishing - Lumber - Harbors/trade
The war officially ended with this treaty
The Treaty of Paris (1783)
These first ten amendments protect individual rights
The Bill of Rights
Writer of the majority of the essays convincing Americans to accept the new Constitution (Federalist Papers)
Alexander Hamilton