New England Colonies
What was the climate like?
very cold with long winters.
What was the climate like?
with warm summers and cold winters
How many founding fathers are there?
7
What did the Articles of Confederation serve as?
The United States first constitution
What state opposed a stronger central government?
Rhode Island
What was Americas first university?
Harvard (Cambridge, MA) in 1638.
Why was this the best place for an immigrant to be?
because of the diversity, they would be accepted due to the large amount of jobs.
Who helped to draft the Declaration of Independence & represented the United States in France
Benjamin Franklin
What was the Declaration of Independence
Who were some prominent federalists?
John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, James Madison
Where did colonists live longer?
in NE
What were the middle colonies known for?
trade centers
Who is often called the “Father of his country”?
George Washington
Who passed the Articles of Association?
Congress
What are the Federalist Papers?
85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison
What was made for great harbors & led to ship-building industries.
Bays
Why was normal english life impossible
- 75% of the immigrants were male
- high death rates
- no emphasis on education
Who created the basic framework for the U.S Constitution?
James Madison
What was the purpose of the Articles of Association
To call on the colonies to stop importing goods from the British Isles
What was the Constitutional Convention for?
To address the problems of the Articles of Confederation
What did the New England colonies include?
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, & Rhode Island
What did the middle colonies include?
New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland
Who was a major figure in the Continental Congress
John Adams
Who did congress affirm its loyalty to after issuing the Declaration of Rights?
The British Crown
What was the main idea of people who stood for anti-federalism?