Colonialism
The movement of plants, animals, diseases, and technologies between the Americas, Europe, and Africa.
What was a "patriot?"
American colonists who were determined to fight the British until American independence was won
Define "constitution."
A document which spells out the principles by which a government runs and the fundamental laws that govern a society
Define "historical context."
Background information required to understand a topic in history.
What was the "Middle Passage?"
A voyage that brought enslaved Africans across the Atlantic Ocean to North America and the West Indies
Define "revolution."
A forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system.
Define "ratification."
Formal approval, final consent to the effectiveness of a document.
Define "agriculture."
the science or practice of farming
Why do "separatists" leave their larger group?
Ethnicity, religion, gender
What were the "Articles of Confederation" and why didn't they last?
What is the "electoral college?"
A group of people named by each state legislature to select the president and vice president
Give five examples of natural resources.
** Any materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain
What is the difference between "import" and "export?"
Import: bring good or services into a country from abroad for sale
Export: a good or service produced in the home country and sold in another country
What is "guerrilla warfare?"
non-traditional tactics used in fighting a war; small bands of warriors/ sudden ambushes
What was the goal of the "Federalist Papers?"
Define "economics."
the social science that studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services
Why is the "Mayflower Compact" very significant in American history?
What did "Enlightenment thinkers" use to try and understand the world?
Reason, not religion
List the three branches of government and what each one does.
Legislative: makes the laws
Judicial: interprets the laws
Executive: enforces the laws
Define "cultural diffusion."
One civilization interacts with another, causing good and bad change.