1492-1607
A group of rebellious men (and women) who actively and violently opposed British rule in the colonies, and organized such events as the Boston Tea party.
Who were the sons of liberty?
a hand-operated machine invented by Eli Whitney intended to end slavery but rather aided its expansion because it increased the amount of a commodity 10 fold.
What is the Cotton Gin?
the worst APUSH teacher because she gave us a test the day before finals
Who is Mrs. Hafner!
Spaniards, like Cortez and Pizzaro, who used their technological superiority (horses, steel, guns) to conquer the Aztec and Inca empires respectively. They, however, introduced diseases like small poxes and decimated the populations.
Who are the conquistadors?
a spiritual movement that focused on individual judgment and faith, and acted throughout all 13 colonies. Jonathan Edwards was a prominent speaker. Reaction to the Enlightenment
Name 3 causes and 2 effects of the French Indian War
Causes of this event include land disagreements in the Ohio river valley, the construction of forts in PA which caused the militia to be called, and the Albany Congress. Effects include the removal of one side from the North American continent, the 1763 proclamation, and lots of debt for the colonies
Economic Plan championed by Henry Clay which called for high federal tariffs, a strong national bank and internal improvements
President during the Civil War
who is baby Abey Lincoln
A system, protested by Barthamew de La Casas, whereby the native Americans were forced to work for Spanish conquistadors under the assumption they would live under humane conditions. This was not the case.
What is the Encomienda System?
The religion and its leader who founded PA and Philidelphia in order to act out his "religious experiment". This group encouraged settling PA and engaged peacefully with the natives while rejecting the Anglican church.
Who was William Penn and the Quakers?
What are 3 acts the British instated to raise money from the colonies?
Sugar Act, Townshend Act, Stamp Act, Tea Act, etc.
the "era of ___ _____" happened during "___ ___'s" presidency and was characterized by "____"
1. Good Feelings
2. James Monroe
3. no sectionalism, strong nationalist tendencies, the development of an American culture, etc.
Name 3 "turning point" battles and say why they were important
What is "Antietam" - the bloodiest day in history AND gave baby abey the ability to give Eman Proc AND denied foreign aid to the south
"Gettysburg" - last time south could mount offensive
"Vicksburg" - completion of the anaconda plan
1494- divides the nonchristian world in to between Spain and Portugal. Spain received the New World, excluding Brazil, and Portugal received Brazil and India.
1676 - an unsuccessful revolt by a planter against the VA royal governor William Berkely, who was accused of failing to protect the colonists from NA raids and for the failings of indentured servitude.
What is Bacon's Rebellion
the informal British policy for the 1st half of the 18th century in which the King would leave the colonies alone so long as they provided economic gain to the crown, but which ended after the F-I war
What is Salutary Neglect?
In 1824, this happened and denied Jackson the presidency, instead granting it to John Quincy Adams because he struck a deal with Henry Clay to make Clay Secretary of State
What is the Corrupt Bargain
WHERE THE F*CK IS UTAH
what is NOT A SINGLE PERSON KNOWS APPARENTLY
Pueblos Revolt
A formal agreement by Separatist colonists aboard the Mayflower to abide by the laws made by leaders of their choosing, effectively establishing a representative government.
What is the Mayflower Compact?
the French retaliation to Jay's treaty which involved the plundering of American ships and the separation of diplomacy with Americans - an undeclared Naval war
What is the Quasi-War?
NAME 3 CAUSES OF THE WAR OF 1812. RIGHT NOW. DO IT. NO BALLS.
1. Violation of American shipping rights/impressment
2. conflicts with NA (battle of Tippecanoe)
3. Want FL and Canada, thought would be an easy conquest.
a terrorist group who wanted to "redeem" the south by assaulting and lynching blacks who tried to vote republican
who are the KKK