People
This group of founding fathers argued for a stronger centralized government, in addition to state governments
federalists
The first permanent English settlement in North America, established in 1607
Jamestown
This document was signed on July 4, 1776, but wasn't ratified until August 2, 1776
Declaration of Independence
This act of defiance against the British involved the Sons of Liberty dumping tea into Boston Harbor
Boston Tea Party
This system ensures that no branch of government becomes too powerful
checks & balances/ separation of powers
This group of religious separatists first fled England to the Netherlands, then left for North America
Pilgrims
This colony was arguably the most culturally diverse and socially progressive
Pennsylvania
This entity established the first permanent English colony in North America
Virginia Company
A meeting held in Philadelphia between delegates from 12 of 13 colonies in response to the 'Intolerable acts"
First Continental Congress
Corporations that are given capital by shareholders for financial pursuits
joint-stock company
This group of founding fathers emphasized state sovereignty over a centralized government
anti-federalists
Benjamin Franklin made diplomatic missions to this country to recruit their aid in war efforts
France
This document has served as the framework for American government since 1787
Constitution
The publication of this pamphlet greatly influenced the push for American independence
Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense'
A system that binds people to labor contracts to pay off debts or receive compensation afterwards
indentured servitude
This Native American tribe oversaw 30+ smaller tribes and was named after its chief
Powhatan
This colony originally established by Dutch merchants, was taken over by the English and renamed to 'York'
New Amsterdam
This concept established by John Winthrop, serves as the basis for America Exceptionalism
City Upon a Hill
This farmer-led revolt shed light on the Articles of Confederation's weaknesses
Shay's Rebellion
This served as the basis for colonists' initial revolts against the British
taxation without representation
This was the first casualty of the American Revolution
Crispus Attucks
Roger Williams established this colony after being banished for calling for religious tolerance
Rhode Island
The first 10 amendments comprise this component of the Constitution
Bill of Rights
This was the first battle of the Revolutionary War
Lexington & Concord
John Paul Jones used these naval tactics to conduct raids of English vessels
pirate