Who
This explorer’s voyages opened the Americas to European exploration.
Christopher Columbus
Document declaring independence from Britain.
Declaration of Independence
Jamestown was founded here in 1607.
Virginia
_________ without representation
Taxation
Jamestown
Proved permanent English settlement possible
This leader helped Jamestown survive its early years.
John Smith
Colonial protest involving dumping tea into Boston Harbor.
Boston Tea Party
Year the Declaration was adopted.
1776
Reason why the colonies were founded
Colonial self-government
Colonial assemblies prepared Americans for self-rule
He founded Pennsylvania as a colony based on religious freedom.
William Penn
Agreement that established self-government among the Pilgrims.
Mayflower Compact
War between Britain and France ending in 1763.
French and Indian War
British taxes to pay war debt
Stamp Act or Townshend Act
Articles of Confederation
Articles failed, leading to stronger government
This king’s policies increased colonial resentment before the Revolution.
King George III
1787 meeting that created the Constitution.
Constitutional Convention
City hosting the Constitutional Convention.
Philadelphia
Major weakness of the Articles of Confederation
Weak central government
Constitution
Established lasting principles for US government
Primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
Economic system tying colonies to Britain through trade.
Mercantilism
First major battle of the American Revolution.
Lexington and Concord
Fear of ____________ led to checks and balances
Tyranny
French and Indian War
Led to greater British debt, resulting in new taxes for the colonies that escalated tensions