Exsploration
What was the main motivation for European nations like Spain and France to explore and claim land in the New World?
Gold, Glory, and God (wealth, national pride, and spreading Christianity).
Which English colony, founded in 1607, became the first permanent English settlement in North America?
Jamestown, Virginia.
Which protest in 1773 saw colonists dump tea into Boston Harbor in opposition to British taxation?
The Boston Tea Party.
Which principle means that the government's power comes from the consent of the governed?
Popular Sovereignty.
Which amendment guarantees freedoms of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition?
The First Amendment.
What term describes the movement of goods, people, and ideas between the Americas, Africa, and Europe following Columbus' arrival?
The Columbian Exchange.
What cash crop helped Jamestown, Virginia, grow into a successful colony and brought wealth to England?
Tobacco.
What was the "shot heard 'round the world," which marked the first battle of the American Revolution?
The Battle of Lexington and Concord.
What is the principle called that divides government power into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial?
Separation of Powers.
Which amendment protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures?
The Fourth Amendment.
What colony was established as a refuge for Catholics facing persecution in England?
Maryland
Which group of settlers established the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts for religious freedom?
The Pilgrims.
Which document, signed in 1776, declared the American colonies independent from British rule?
The Declaration of Independence.
Which principle states that each branch of government has the power to limit the actions of the other two branches?
Checks and Balances.
Which amendment gives individuals the right to remain silent and protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy?
The Fifth Amendment.
Who founded the colony of Rhode Island after being banished from Massachusetts Bay for advocating religious freedom?
Roger Williams.
What agreement was signed by the Pilgrims on the Mayflower to establish self-governance in their new colony?
The Mayflower Compact.
Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?
George Washington.
Which principle of government is represented by the 10th Amendment, which reserves certain powers to the states?
Federalism.
Which amendment grants the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury in criminal cases?
The Sixth Amendment.
Which colonial region, known for its long growing seasons and fertile soil, developed large plantations focused on cash crops like rice and indigo?
The Southern Colonies.
What is the name of the colony founded by William Penn that became a safe haven for Quakers and religious tolerance?
Pennsylvania
What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris of 1783 for the United States?
It recognized American independence and ended the American Revolution.
What principle of government protects individual rights, such as freedom of speech and the right to bear arms?
Individual Rights.
Which amendment states that powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states or the people?
The Tenth Amendment.
Which Italian explorer sailed under the Spanish flag and made four voyages to the Americas, sparking European interest in the New World?
Christopher Columbus.
Which colony was established as a debtor's colony and a buffer against Spanish Florida?
Georgia
Which act required American colonists to house and feed British soldiers, increasing colonial resentment?
The Quartering Act
Which principle of government ensures that no branch of government becomes too powerful by giving each branch the ability to monitor the others?
Checks and Balances.
Which amendment guarantees the right to bear arms?
The Second Amendment.
Which European power established a significant fur trading network in the Great Lakes region of North America?
France
What was the major cash crop grown in the Carolinas that required the labor of enslaved Africans?
Rice
Which British act imposed taxes on imports like glass, tea, and paper, leading to widespread protests and boycotts?
The Townshend Acts.
Which principle of government states that the people are the source of all government power?
Popular Sovereignty
Which amendment protects against "cruel and unusual" punishment?
The Eighth Amendment.
What was the primary motivation behind the explorations of Spanish conquistadors such as Pizarro and Cortés?
The search for gold and the spread of Christianity.
In which colonial region would you find a focus on shipbuilding, fishing, and trade, due to its rocky soil and extensive coastlines?
The New England Colonies.
What pamphlet, written in 1776, argued for independence from Britain and sold over 100,000 copies in the colonies?
Common Sense by Thomas Paine.
What principle divides the responsibilities of government into separate branches to prevent any one group from having too much control?
Separation of Powers.
Which amendment guarantees that people cannot be forced to quarter soldiers in their homes during peacetime?
The Third Amendment.
What was the purpose of the Spanish missions established in the southwestern United States?
To convert Native Americans to Christianity and expand Spanish influence.
Who was Anne Hutchinson, and why was she significant in colonial American history?
Anne Hutchinson was a Puritan woman who was banished from Massachusetts Bay Colony for her religious beliefs, advocating for greater religious freedom and helping to found Rhode Island.
Which event in 1770 involved British soldiers firing into a crowd of colonists in Boston, killing five and escalating tensions?
The Boston Massacre.
Which principle asserts that certain individual freedoms, such as speech and religion, are protected from government interference?
Individual Rights.
Which amendment ensures that powers not specifically given to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people?
The Tenth Amendment.
What was the name of the economic theory that colonies existed to benefit the mother country through trade and resources?
Mercantilism.
What was the primary motivation for the Puritans settling in the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
To establish a community based on their religious beliefs.
What was the name of the secret organization formed to oppose British policies, which included members like Samuel Adams and John Hancock?
The Sons of Liberty.
Which principle ensures that both the federal government and the state governments have their own unique powers, while sharing some powers?
Federalism.
Which amendment ensures the right to a trial by jury in civil cases?
The Seventh Amendment.