Period 1 & 2 (1491-1754)
Period 3 (1754-1800)
Period 4(1800-1848)
Period 5(1844-1877)
Period 6 (1865-1898)
100
The theological philosophy of Benjamin Franklin The enlightenment influenced belief that the christian God created the universe and then left it to run according to natural laws
What is Deism
100
This was the original form of government before it was replaced with the constitution. Weak central government. no power to tax. same power as the states.
What is the articles of confederation
100
Political agreement that ended the war of 1812 Resulted in little change No policies passed reguarding the impressment of American sailors or American trading with both England and France.
What is The treaty of ghent
100
Laws passed that abolished slavery, all people born or naturalized in the USA are citizens, all citizens have a right to vote
What is The reconstruction admendments
100
A primary cause of the massive increase in population in this era
What is Immigration?
200
This land was settled by a trading company( which has a full name I can't write because it would give away the answer) and was settled because of its fertile soil. The migrants were very bad at not dying of famine. Famous people include Pocahantas, John Smith, Powhatan
What is Virginia?
200
A Plan of national mercantilism a system of state assisted economic development. Pay off debt owned to European nations A national bank Continued ownership of War Bonds owned by wealthy Americans High revenue taxes and protective tariffs.
What is Alexander Hamilton's Financial Plan
200
This Policy was organized by Henry Clay. It set a precedent for the addition of states into the union and still maintain the balance of Slave and free states
What is the Missouri Compromise
200
this antislavery document that was never passed that would have prohibited slavery in any and all territories gained from mexico.
What is the Wilmot proviso
200
This failed system of organizing workers in order to maximize efficiency.
What is Scientific Management
300
Lord Baltimore wanted this settlement to become a refuge for Catholics.
What is Maryland
300
The court case in which the supreme court gave itself the power of judicial review
What is Marbury V Madison
300
Up to that point, he was the most democratically elected president, but he centralized executive power in a throughly undemocratic way. He participated famously in the war of 1812.
What is Andrew Jackson
300
This law required northern magistrates to determine the status of African Americans who were alleged to be runaway slaves. This law also denied a jury trial and a right to testify. It was part of a compromise...
What is the Fugitive slave act
300
The domination of a large amount of the market by a small number few businesses
What is Oligopoly?