Period 1: 1491-1607
The Columbian Exchange
What is the exchange of ideas, diseases, and goods known as?
Covert-practiced cultural customs from homeland; Overt-malicious resistance
What is covert vs. overt resistance?
Declaration of Independence (1776)
When is the first time colonist no longer saw themselves as British?
Manifest Destiny
What was America's main goal during this time period that let to the U.S. doubling in size?
Spot Resolution
What was Lincoln's controversial idea preceding the Mexican-American War that debated where the American soldier was killed?
Gold, Glory, and God
What are the three g's for coming to the New World?
Spanish= conversion & cash crops; French= trade; Dutch= economic; British= economic & religious freedom (families)
What are Europe's reasons for coming to the New World?
Ben Franklin
Who played a big role in "Join or Die"/ Albany Plan of Union and was a big supporter of Bill of Rights?
Era of Good Feelings
What was this time period called
Civil War
What was the war in America that was "states' rights" (slavery) vs. preserving the Union (eventually emancipation of slaves)?
Begins the year before Columbus "discovered" the New World. Ends when Jamestown is established.
Why does the period start 1491 and end 1607?
Begins when Jamestown is established. Ends when French Indian War begins.
Why does the period start at 1607 and end at 1754?
Begins the year the French and Indian War starts, ends with the election of Thomas Jefferson.
Why does the period start at 1754 and end at 1800?
Begins with the election of Thomas Jefferson in 1800, ends in 1848 with increased sectional debates between North and South.
Why does the period start in 1800 and end in 1848?
Begins with rising tensions over slavery, ends with the end of Reconstruction and Compromise of 1877.
Why does the period start in 1844 and end in 1877?
Encomienda System
What is the Spanish system that granted land to colonists and exploited both Native Americans and Africans?
Bacon's Rebellion
What caused the switch from indentured servitude to race-based slavery?
Federalism
What is the term for power distribution between federal government and state government?
Nat Turner's Rebellion
What is one example of a slave revolt?
Dred Scott Case
What Supreme Court Case deemed slaves as property?
Increased population (more food=more people), shifted from feudalism to capitalism
What effect did the Columbian Exchange have on Europe?
Metacom's/King Philip's War
What is a an example of a Native American revolt against the British encroaching on their land?
Checks and Balances: The Constitution
How do the Legislative, Judicial, and Executive branches make sure they stay equal in power?
War of 1812
What is the war between Great Britain and the U.S. over maritime rights?
Uncle Tom's Cabin
What is the piece of literature that revealed the evils of slavery and that Northern soldiers carried with them to war?