Early Colonialism
This was England's prevailing economic philosophy of the 1600s that held that colonies existed to serve the mother country.
What is mercantilism.
This young colonel was defeated by French troops at Fort Duqesne early on, leading to a stronger British presence.
Who is George Washington
Influenced by Locke and other englightenment thinkers, Common Sense was written by this revolutionary leader.
Who is Thomas Paine
Alexander Hamilton was a leader in what political party that sought a strong central government
What is the federalists
Ratification of the Constitution was needed by the state of NY and VA. In order to procure their vote, this was promised in return.
What is a Bill of Rights (amendments)
What was William Penn's primary purpose when he founded Pennsylvania
What is a refuge for persecuted Quakers
Which Native American tribe sided with the British?
Who is the Iroquois
Revenue from this tax was to be used solely for the support of the British soldiers protecting the colonies
What is the Stamp Act
During the quasi-war with France, President Adams silenced his critics by having Congress pass these laws.
What are the Alien and Sedition Acts
John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison wrote these editorials to convince New Yorkers of the need to ratify.
What are the Federalist Papers
Many poor workers, convicted criminals and debtors received immigration passage to the colonies by serving a voluntary contract to a planter or company for 5-7 years.
What is the indentured servant system
Whose idea was it for the Albany Congress to meet?
Who is Ben Franklin
John Adams successfully defended the perpetrators of this horrific event, and anti-Royal leaders used it to spur action in the colonies.
What is the Boston Massacre
President Washington realized that permanent alliances would not work in the future for the United States and warned against them in his Farewell Address, he also warned about the dangers of these...
What are political parties?
According to the Constitution, a candidate for the Presidency must be a natural born citizen, a resident for a minimum of 14 years and this age.
What is 35?
The puritans believed that their purpose in the colonies was to
What is become an example of faith for the world to see
This act outrage the colonists who felt they were entitled to move West after their support in winning the war.
What is the Proclamation of 1763
The most effective method of resistance against British taxes was:
What is boycotts
Alexander Hamilton lost his life in a duel to this radical Federalist pretending to be a democrat.
Who is Aaron Burr
The Great Compromise combined pieces of the NJ Plan and VA Plan, but also led to this compromise in counting southern populations.
What is the 3/5th Compromise
What was the most significant effect of the policy of salutary negelect?
What is the colonies did not strictly follow British policies
De Champlain founded the city of ___________ in Canada as the first permanent French settlement?
What is Quebec
His social contract theory of government influenced the author of the Dec. Of Independence.
Who is John Locke
John Marshall strengthened the Judicial Branch by siding with his cousin President Jefferson in this landmark court case.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
What most alarmed people about the new consitution?
What is the lack of written protections of personal liberties