Colonization
How did European nations first gain the land they colonized in North America
It was claimed for them by their explorers
The Proclamation of 1763 angered colonist because it
limited westward settlement
Which colonial document served as a model for the establishment of self-government under the Articles of Confederation?
The Mayflower Compact
What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?
to limit influence of European powers in the Western Hemisphere
What is suffrage
Right to vote
The reasons the Pilgrims came to America in 1620 was
To have the freedom to worship as they chose
Crispus Attucks is often regarded as the first casualty of the American Revolution, having been killed
during the Boston Massacre
What was the 3/5 Compromise
Three out of Five slaves meant 1 vote
One of the reasons President Madison asked Congress to declare war on Britain in 1812 was because
The British were capturing American soldiers
The Whig Party that emerged in the 1830s was initially defined by its
opposition to the policies of Andrew Jackson
Which geographic characteristic did most of the English colonies share?
They were concentrated near the coast
Which of the following was the goal of the British expedition to Concord in 1775
to seize Patriot military supplies
What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
What two things did Washington say in his Farewell Address?
Don't interfere in foreign affairs, and don't have more than one political party
What constitutional principle was at issue in the Nullification Crisis?
States rights
Region: Middle Colonies
Geography: Short winters, fertile soil
Economic Activity: ?
Farming
Why was the Battle of Yorktown significant?
It forced the British to surrender to the Patriots and end the war
What is the First Amendment
freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
During which period did the United States experience a widespread sense of national unity?
Era of Good Feelings
What was the goal of abolitionist?
To end slavery
Spain funded Columbus's first voyage mostly in the hope of finding
a more direct overseas trade route to Asia
Tea Act of 1773 - Boston Tea Party - ?
Intolerable Acts
What is the Ninth Admendment
guarantees rights that are not listed in the Constitution
What was the primary purpose of the Federal Judiciary Act of 1789?
To establish the structure of the federal court system
What is the Spoils System?
getting government jobs because you contribute to the Presidents campaign