Early Colonies
Influencers
Early Issues
The Revolution
The Conventions
100
What was the name and state of the first SUCCESSFUL English colony?
Jamestown, VA
100
What 3 things did John Locke feel every man had the right to?
Life, liberty, and property
100
Name the tax on sugar, molasses, coffee, wine, and more
Sugar Act
100
Who was the leader of the Continental Army?
George Washington
100
What were 2 reasons the Articles of Confederation needed to be changed?
National Gov had no money, and no way to tax/ make money
States could tax as much as they want, made residents mad, lead to rebellion
National Gov couldn’t make or enforce laws
Nat’l Gov’t couldn’t make trade deals/ regulate trade
200
Who is Nathaniel Bacon & what did he do?
An endentured servant who lead a rebellion against land owners because IS were not given the land and $$ they were promised after 7 years
200
What does "Habeas Corpus" literally translate into?
"produce the body"
200
What was the name of England's "Hands Off" policy towards the colonies prior to the implementation of all the taxes and acts?
Salutary Neglect
200
Where was the first battle of the war fought?
Lexington & Concord
200
Describe the New Jersey plan AND which states liked it.
3 branches of gov't, 1 house in legislative branch, equal representation. Favored by the smaller states
300
How did John Rolf save Jamestown?
He introduced a new strain of tobacco!
300
name 2 out of 4 ways the English Bill of Rights directly influenced American Gov't
Separation of powers in English gov’t
Limits the powers of the King and Queen
Enhances the democratic election process to make it more accessible
Bolsters freedom of speech for all citizens
300
What event was used by Paul Revere + Sam Adams as propaganda to gain support for independence/ revolution?
The Boston Massacre
300
List 3 things Baron von Steuben did to help Washington's men at Valley Forge
Improved health/ hygiene, introduced the bayonet, introduced new fighting tactics, wrote an officer's manual still used today, boosted morale
300
Describe the Great Compromise
3 branches of gov't, 2 houses in Legislative branch- one based on population, one with equal representation.
400
Draw and label the triangle trade rout map on the board.
400
What did Jean-Jaques Rousseau feel was the purpose of government?
To protect the rights and liberties of ALL citizens
400
Name 3 things implemented under the Intolerable Acts
Closed the entire harbor in Boston, replaced elected colonial leaders with Royal Governors loyal to the crown, replaced judges/court officials with Loyalists, reinstated the Quartering Act, and took land gained from the French away from suspected Patriots, and gave it to Loyalists.
400
Who did America AND England ally with?
America: France
England: Hessians
400
What TWO things were decided under the 3/5ths Compromise?
1) 3 out f 5 slaves will count as part of state population & will be taxed accordingly
2) Banning slavery cannot be discussed until 1808
500
What is the EXACT date the Mayflower Compact was signed?
November 21, 1620
500
What influential book was written by Blackstone?
Commentaries on the Law
500
What taxes AND laws were passed under the Townshend Act?
Heavy taxes on imported goods the colonists couldn’t make themselves including glass, lead, paint, paper, tea.
Also set up stricter courts to prosecute smugglers, and gave British soldiers rights to search Colonist homes with no warning.
500
When and where did the Revolutionary War officially end?
1783 in Paris, France
500
Name three delegates from Virginia who attended the Constitutional Convention
George Washington, James Madison, Edmond Randolph, George Mason