Early Explorers
Who conquered the Aztec Empire in Mexico?
Hernan Cortes
What three groups were the 13 colonies divided into?
New England, Middle, and Southern
One of the major causes of the American Revolution was Taxation without _____________.
Representation
What is the significance of "We the People" in the preamble?
It emphasized the authority of the people in government.
Where was the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution?
Great Britain
Jacques Cartier, who explored the St. Lawrence River, laid claim to Canada for what country?
France
What were the two main economic sources for the New England Colonies?
Shipbuilding and Fishing
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
How many amendments are included in the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments
What are two examples of agricultural revolution that helped cause the industrial revolution?
Crop rotation and new machinery
Who explored the Hudson River and Hudson Bay? He also claimed land for the Dutch.
Henry Hudson
What were the two main economic sources for the Middle Colonies?
Grain farming and trade
What was the British response to the Boston Tea Party?
The Intolerable Acts
What is the purpose of Separation of Powers?
It divides government into three branches to prevent any one from gaining too much power.
Increased food production led to an increased population which provided what?
Laborers for factories
For whom is America named?
Amerigo Vespucci
What were the primary economic sources for the Southern Colonies?
Plantation Agriculture and Slavery
Who was Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army?
George Washington
What is the purpose of Checks and Balances?
Each Branch has powers to check the others, ensuring a balance of power.
Name two examples of technological innovations that powered the industrial revolution.
The Steam Engine and the Cotton Gin
What impact did contact with the explorers have on the health of Native Americans?
Diseases like smallpox and measles devastated populations.
What are the three "Gs" considered motivation for early exploration?
Gold, Glory, and God
What is the name of the document that recognized American independence?
The Treaty of Paris
What are the three main Branches of Power?
The Legislative Branch, the Executive Branch, and the Judicial Branch
What three major areas of development saw change as a result of the industrial revolution?
Social, Economic, and technological changes