Colonization Era
Quakers
This battle was the turning point of the American Revolution.
Saratoga
Name of compromise that decided how many representatives large states (Virginia Plan) and small states (New Jersey Plan) would send to Congress.
The Great Compromise
This document limited the power of the king.
Magna Carta
This colony is known for money making due to the growth of tobacco.
Virginia
Set of colonies known for its poor, rocky soil, fishing, aired climate, lumbering, shipbuilding, and harbors.
The New England Colonies
This act shut down the Boston Harbor.
Intolerable Act
Define the 3/5th compromise in your own words (It can't be the definition used on the Golden Ticket or History Bible).
Agreement over how slaves would count for representation and taxation purposes.
This document was the first written constitution in the New World.
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
Name TWO colonies that were established for religious reasons.
Maryland, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania
This colony was established as a refuge for Catholics.
Maryland
This Act banned settlers west of the Appalachian Mountains.
Proclamation of 1763
This group of Americans was led by Alexander Hamilton and James Madison, who believed that the Constitution created a more stable Union.
Federalists
This building is the first representative legislator in the New World.
Virginia House of Burgesses
New York and Georgia
Set of colonies known for its rich, fertile soil. Also known for its cash crops, Transatlantic Slave Trade, and plantations.
Southern Colonies
The final battle of the American Revolution.
Yorktown
This group of Americans was led by Patrick Henry and George Mason. They were against the Constitution because they believed it needed a Bill of Rights. They wanted to protect individual rights!
Antifederalists
What was the name of the legislative building that British men and the King were allowed to make laws.
Parliament
Define Unalienable rights and What were JOHN LOCKE'S 3 unalienable rights?
Rights all people have from birth.
1. Life 2. Liberty 3. Property
Define Mercantilism in your own words (It can't be the definition used on the Golden Ticket or History Bible).
British controlled colonial trade that angered colonists
Define Unalienable rights and What were THOMAS JEFFERSONS' 3 unalienable rights?
Rights all people have from birth.
1. Life 2. Liberty 3. Pursuit of happiness
What is the name of the capitol building that was established (created) by the US constitution? How many houses does it have?
Congress and two (bicameral)
This social contract was created by Thomas Jefferson. John Handcock has the largest signature on this document.
Declaration of Independence
Why is the battle of Saratoga known as the turning point during the American Resolution?
The French became our allies