Colonial America
(1607-1763)
(1607-1763)
This was the influence of European philosophical thought that showed colonists that Great Britain was not LOCKEd in!
What was the Enlightenment?
This event was a colonial reaction to one of Parliament's acts after the French and Indian War that did not come with scones and crumpets.
What was the Boston Tea Party?
This was Jefferson's policy for interpreting the Constitution, just don't mention the Louisiana Purchase or you might get yelled at!
What was strict constructionism?
This was the common slogan used by colonists to protest Great Britain prior to the Revolutionary War. If I'm gonna pay for dinner, at least let me have a seat first!
What is no taxation without representation?
This novel series of programs under FDR, focusing on economic reforms following the Roaring Twenties and Great Depression, had many similarities with this set of more than good programs, focusing on social and economic reforms after WWII.
What were the New Deal and the Great Society?
This was the system of imperial regulation of trade between the colonies and their maternal country, supported by the Navigation Acts.
The colonists' alliance with this country ultimately led to victory at Yorktown, effectively ending the war, but no laughing yet!
What was France?
get it? Lafayette?
This law made rules for future admission of slave and free states using the 36° 30 line, first admitting its namestate as a slave state to maintain the balance of power in government, and later repealed by the Kansas-Nebraska Act.
What was the Missouri Compromise of 1820?
South Carolina threatened secession after Jackson threatened to send troops when they tried to do this to his Tariff of Abominations (1828)
What is nullify?
George Washington warned against these two things in his Farewell Address, and the US listened... for the most part. *cough* Federalists vs Republicans *cough* XYZ Affair *cough*
What were the formation of political parties and getting involved in foreign alliances?
These individuals were replaced by enslaved Africans because they were inefficient and problematic - not conducive to a healthy breakfast!
Who are indentured laborers?
An ante-ante-antebellum form of government under these prevented the federal government from levying taxes, raising an army, or regulating commerce, but their Northwest Ordinance did establish a system for admitting new states into the Union
What were the Articles of Confederation?
This war was caused by British impressment and led to intense nationalism in America, the decline in the Federalist party, and ushered in the Era of Good Feelings - plus you'll always know when it took place.
What was the War of 1812?
In light of the Cold War and the advent of the Hydrogen bomb, this was a nuclear guarantee if someone lost their cool.
What is mutually assured destruction?
This political party's goals of a graduated income tax and direct election of senators, popular among farmers, were realized during this reform-oriented movement.
What was the Populist Party and the Progressive Movement?
These are the four effects of the French and Indian War - no marshmallow bunnies were harmed in the making of this clue!
What are the Proclamation of 1763, End of the War, End of the Salutary Neglect, and Pontiac's Rebellion?
Hamilton used this to justify his National Bank as "necessary and proper" for conducting the duties of the gov't but some argued it was a stretch.
What is the elastic clause?
This was the name of the foreign policy declaration that warned European states against further encroachment into or influence in the Americas and no, not Truman's!
What was the Monroe Doctrine?
This antebellum Supreme Court case ruled the Missouri Compromise unconstitutional and was considered a tinderbox because it exacerbated tensions around slavery by stating that African Americans were not citizens.
What was the Dred Scott decision?
These two things coincided with the Second Great Awakening; One focusing on humans and society becoming beyond perfect and the other, new perfect societies forming with democracy and equality. Thanks Mormons!
What are transcendentalism and utopian societies?
Like the Mayflower Compact, this is the type of government that the New England Colonies had, and no beating around the bush!
What is direct democracy?
Shays's Rebellion highlighted the weaknesses of the preliminary form of government, and this is an example of the success they had under the Constitution - perhaps celebrated with a taxed drink?
What was the Whiskey Rebellion?
This Supreme Court case expanded the power of the judicial branch by setting a precedent for judicial review in order to check the power of the legislative and executive branches.
What was Marbury v. Madison?
This was the contentious election of 1824 ended without a clear electoral winner and was decided by the House, of which Henry Clay presided over. Andrew Jackson was snubbed, despite being the most popular candidate - a president for half off?
What was the corrupt bargain?
These are two examples of the US government curtailing the freedoms of Americans during times of war. One seemed to tackle the likes of Carmen Sandiego, and the other those who were accused of being related to the enemy.
What were the Espionage and/or Sedition Acts and Japanese internment?