Colonization
Reason for French colonization in North America.
Fur trade
Which section of colonies had rocky soil, whaling, fishing, and lumber economy?
New England
Which act said that the colonists couldn't live west and beyond the Appalachian Mountains?
Proclamation of 1763
New Jersey Plan
represented small states based on equal representation
American colonists who remained loyal to Britain and opposed the war for independence
Loyalist
why did the Pilgrims and the Puritains come to Plymouth
religious freedom
What section of the Colonies will be a main stop for the Transatlantic Slave Trade?
Southern
What is the Stamp act.....
required colonists to pay extra money for a stamp on ALL paper goods.
The Three Fifths Compromise--
was needed for the south to gain political (government) influence by counting 3 out of 5 slaves for represntation purposes
Believed in a strong national government
Federalists
What was one way slow communication with the British government affected the American colonies?
Self-government developed in the colonies.
Mild Climate with Good, Fertile Soil and lots of rivers
This is the climate and soil in the Middle Region
Quartering of soldiers and Taxes
Virginia Plan
represented larger states based on population
Colonists adopted this slogan to protest British taxes:
No taxation without representation!
What 3 superpowers raced to america?
France, England, Spain
This colony was known as the bread basket colony because the grew wheat rye and barley --
Middle colonies
Document declaring the colonies free from Great Britain's rule.
Declaration of Independence
A social contact written by the Pilgrims that included self-government
Mayflower Compact
Believed in states' rights
Anti-Federalists
When and where was the Mayflower Compact signed?
1620, Plymouth
Why did King George and Parliament tax the colonists so much?
Because the French and Indian war cost a lot of money.
France joins the Americans as an ally - Renews Patriot's hopes at winning war after a crucial victory
Saratoga
An agreement between large states and small states
Great Compromise
Who was the French and Indian War between?
British and French