Colonization
This area is known for their Rocky Soil, Deep Harbors, Swift Rivers, and Dense Forests
New England Colonies
This early cause of the American Revolution dealt with colonists wanting to take land west of the Appalachian Mountains and England not allowing them to seize this land
Proclamation of 1763
Which Principal of the Constitution refers to that the people are the ones in power
Popular Soverignity
This document signed by the pilgrims established a social contract which is an agreement of how the Pilgrims are going to govern in their colony
Mayflower Compact
What word was the difference between John Lock's Natural Rights compared to Jefferson's Unalienable Rights?
Property to Pursuit of Happiness
This Middle Colonies were known as the "Breadbasket" colonies for their production of wheat, however they were also the most _________ because they allowed many different religions in their area
Tolerant
What was the rallying cry of colonists upset with the taxes placed on them without their consent?
"No Taxation Without Representation"
What are your 5 Freedoms stated in the First Amendment?
Speech Religion, Petition, Assembly, and Press
The earliest form of SELF-REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMET established in Jamestown
Virginia House of Burgessess
Which group of people opposed to the Constitution would say this? "The federal government would have too much power and we would be back to a Monarch"
Antifederalists
The Southern colonies were known for rich, fertile soil with long growing seasons great for these types of large cash crop farms.
Plantations
Why did England begin to tax colonists after the French and Indian War?
They were in debt.
What two words are stated in the 5th Amendment that protect the Rights of the Accused
Due Process
This document was the FIRST WRITTEN CONSTITUTION of the colonies. This document was in one of the New England Colonies (This is your hint for is name)
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
What is the name of the early economic system were wealth is determined by land and resources? Gaining wealth for your mother counry
What is Mercantilism
What were the pilgrims seeking as they left Europe?
Religious Freedom
Which act taxed goods such as paper and playing cards?
Stamp Act
What term refers to the power of the Supreme Court to strike down laws deemed unconstitutiuonal?
Judicial Review
This FIRST GOVERNMENT of the United States was created and had a WEAK central government where the STATES had most of the power
Articles of Confederation
A religious revival to get people back into church
The First Great Awakening
Which word describes WHY England was ok with the colonists having their own SELF-REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMET
Distance
What were the names of the complaints that Jefferson wrote in the Declaration of Independence?
Grievances
Which Principle of the Constitution gives Congress the Power to declare war, coin money, and make laws?
Separation of Powers
This early REBELLION showcased how weak our first government was because the United States was unable to muster soldiers because the government was forbidden to do so.
Shay's Rebellion
Raw goods from America going to Europe, Europe MANUFACTURING those goods for wealth, trading those goods to Africa to send forced laborers to the Americas refers to this term
Triangle Trade
Which Principle of the Constitution gives the power o the Executive Branch to Veto Laws, power of Congress to vote in Supreme Court Justices after selected by Executive Branch, ad the power of the Judicial Branch to strike down laws passed by Congress (Judicial Review).
Checks and Balances
What was England's response after the Boston Tea Party? Give me the name of the act and2 things it stopped the colonists from doing
Intolerable Acts or Coercive Acts
1. Quartering Act
2. Closing Boston Harbor
3. No General Assemblies