This country sent its conquistadors in search of God, gold, and glory.
What is Spain
100
After the French and Indian War, King George III announced the Proclamation of 1763, which outlawed the colonists from going west of this geographical feature.
What are the Appalachian Mountains?
100
This document was written in 1776 by Thomas Jefferson. It was an announcement to the world that we would be free from England.
What is The Declaration of Independence?
100
This weak plan of government was replaced in 1787 by a new Constitution.
What is the Articles of Confederation?
100
This economic system is controlled by the government.
What is mercantilism?
200
Early colonies were located for defense and trade purposes. This geographical feature was were most colonies were located?
What is water?
200
This act placed a tax on all paper products, including playing cards and newspapers.
What is the Stamp Act?
200
This event showed the endurance of the soldiers during a terrible winter, with little supplies, and little food.
What is Valley Forge?
200
This compromise created two houses in Congress, a Senate and a House of Representatives.
What is the Great Compromise?
200
This economic system allows people to open their own business and personal economic growth.
What is Free Enterprise?
300
This movement led to religious tolerance and enlightened thinking.
What is the Great Awakening
300
Colonists protested the English taxes shouting this chant.
What is "no taxation without representation?"
300
These are right that cannot be taken away from us.
What are unalienable rights?
300
This group wanted a strong national government, and believed the country should be ran by the wealthy.
What are the Federalists?
300
This economic system grew in the South due in part to good soil, a long growing season, and slave labor.
What is the plantation system?
400
These colonies included New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island
What are the New England Colonies?
400
Sam Adams led the Sons of Liberty on this example of Civil Disobedience. "Tea Anyone?"
What is The Boston Tea Party?
400
These are example of unalienable rights.
What is life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?
400
This enlightened philosopher wrote about the rights of men, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. He influenced Thomas Jefferson.
Who is John Locke?
400
Under this system, slaves were brought over from Africa to the 13 colonies.
What is Triangle Trade?
500
These two people founded Rhode Island as a place for religious tolerance.
Who are Anne Hutchinson and Roger Williams?
500
The Boston Tea Party led to this act, that closed Boston Harbor.
What are the Intolerable Acts?
500
Benjamin Franklin went to France to gain their support. This battle served as the "turning point" and convinced France to help us.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
500
This "Father of the Constitution" played an important role in our new government.
Who is James Madison?
500
This is when a person gives back to their country through selfless acts. Examples would be volunteer work, donating your time, working to help others. George Washington exemplified this at the Constitutional Convention and at Valley Forge.