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Section 1: Early American Culture
Section 1: Early American Culture & American Dem.
Section 2:Roots of American Democracy
Section 4: The French & Indian War
Misc.
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What idea did ministers of the Great Awakening introduce to the colonists?
Spiritual rebirth and spiritual equality. This idea came from Europe.
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Why was John Peter Zenger put on trial in 1735?
He criticized the royal governor in print. The governor was said to represent the King and criticizing the King was not legal.
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Why did colonists value their rights so highly?
Social and political rights were highly valued in England, colonists brought those values with them.
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The first formal plan to unite the colonies was proposed by
Benjamin Franklin
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Why did the French and Indian War help unite the colonists?
They were forced to fight together to defend their homes and colonies.
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Why could a higher percentage of people vote in America than in England?
There were more landowners in America, which gave people the right to vote.
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What did Governor Edmund Andros do that angered colonists?
He banned their representative assemblies
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What was one freedom that was gained through Zenger's trial?
The Freedom of the Press
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What was the land territory the French and English were claiming that eventually led to this war?
The Ohio River Valley
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What political values did English colonists share?
Right to elect representatives to government trial by jury freedom of press right to change the government
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What did Enlightenment thinkers believe regarding government?
people could improve their societies if they saw need to.
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What did the Magna Carta do, and who benefited from it?
It was the Great Charter, the king agreed that he was not above the law by signing this. Did not allow English property to be seized by the king or his officials, and they could not be taxed without prominent men agreeing. All English benefited from this.
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What did the Native Americans gain through the Proclamation of 1763?
The colonial settlements could not move west of the Appalachian Mountains after this proclamation.
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Who was the young officer involved in the French and Indian war that stationed at Fort Necessity.
George Washington
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What do you think was the main cause of the French and Indian war?
Britain's desire for more land; France and Britain's worldwide rivalry
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What did Enlightenment emphasize as the paths to knowledge?
reason & science
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What was the English Bill of Rights
specific rights of English people and Parliament. Monarchs couldn't impose taxes unless Parliament agreed. - Could have free elections and frequent meetings of Parliament - People had the right to complain to the king or the queen in Parliament without being arrested.
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William & Mary took over for King James after he was kicked out of the thrown in Britain. This easing of tensions between the colonists and the English government was known as
The Glorious Revolution
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What did the Treaty of Paris take away from the French?
The Treaty of Paris ended nearly all French control in North America and dramatically expanded Britain's colonial empire. This was signed after the Seven Years' War ended.
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How did political changes in England affect colonial rights?
Under James II colonists lost representative assemblies; after the Glorious Revolution, they regained some rights
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Who was George Whitefield?
a Minister who drew thousands of people with his sermons and raised funds to start a home for orphans.
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Describe a specific piece of literature that was published in the Colonies.
Poor Richard's Almanac - contained sayings that are still repeated today, weather predictions, remedies, recipes, jokes.. The Soveraignty and Goodness of God - A narritive from Rowlandson. Described when she was held hostage for 11 weeks during King Philips' War in 1676.
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What was salutary neglect? What did this lead to?
a beneficial type of neglect for the colonists. This led to further self-government because the colonists grew more independent through Britain's more hands-off policy.
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How did the French and Indian War change the colonial world?
The war expanded British territory but created new problems with the Native Americans and with the colonists who were now restricted from settling on Native American lands.
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How did colonial publishing help shape an American identity
It promoted freedom of speech and informed the population about political issues. Able to connect the colonists.