EARLY COLONIES
long growing season, rich soil, economy based on plantations, slavery. Grew cash crops
Southern Colonies
What were the supporters of independence called during the Revolution?
Patriots
What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
To provide a framework for the formation of the United States
What is nationalism?
A sense of pride and loyalty to one's country
Who was the first president of the United States
George Washington
long winters, rocky soil,economy based on trade
New England Colonies
What was the significance of the Declaration of Independence?
It established the United States as a new nation
What was the purpose of the ⅗ compromise?
To determine the representation of enslaved people in the House of Representatives.
What was the main purpose of the Whiskey Rebellion?
To protest against high taxes on whiskey
What did George Washington caution against in his farewell address?
The creation of political parties
moderate climate led to an economy based on trade and farming
Middle Colonies
What is one act that is a cause of the American Revolution?
The Stamp Act
The Quartering Act
The Boston Tea Party
The Intolerable Acts
Why did the Anti-Federalists oppose the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?
They feared the new government would be too powerful.
What was the Era of Good Feelings?
A time period characterized by political harmony and economic prosperity in the United States
Which two events are the most known from John Adams' presidency?
The Alien and Sedition Acts and the XYZ Affair
A system where countries try to make money through colonies
Mercantilism
Which act required colonists to provide housing and supplies for British soldiers?
Quartering Act
What did the Federalist Party advocate for?
A strong central government
What is the spoils system?
A system of government where public officials give jobs to their supporters.
What was the purpose of the Indian Removal Act? Which presidency did this happen during?
To force Native American tribes to move west of the Mississippi River, Andrew Jackson
Trade routes connecting Britain, Africa, and North American colonies
Where were the first shots of the Revolution fired?
Lexington and Concord
What was the main difference between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan?
The Virginia Plan favored large states, while the New Jersey Plan favored small states
What impact did the War of 1812 have on the United States?
It increased American nationalism and patriotism
What was the significance of the Election of 1800? Who won this election?
It marked the first peaceful transfer of power between political parties, Thomas Jefferson.