Regional Differences
Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire
What are the New England colonies?
The creator of the declaration of independence
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
a formal draft of a resolution created by continental congress, which broke all ties with the independent states of America and the British government and crown, created the idea in the colonies that they were now states
What was the Declaration of Independence?
Who were the Anti-Federalists?
a period from 1607-1763 in which England did not strictly enforce Parliamentary laws, which allowed the colonies to flourish as almost independent states for years
What was salutary neglect?
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware
What are the Middle colonies?
American public official, writer, scientist, and printer. After the success of his Poor Richard's Almanac (1732-1757), he entered politics and played a major part in the American Revolution. He negotiated French support for the colonists, signed the Treaty of Paris (1783), and helped draft the Constitution (1787-1789). His numerous scientific and practical innovations include the lightning rod, bifocal spectacles, and a stove.
Who was Benjamin Franklin?
This was the winning battle of the Revolution
What was the Battle of Yorktown?
speech, religion, press, petition, and assembly
What is the first amendment in the Bill of Rights?
acts to punish the colonists for the Boston Tea Party 1) Port Act 2) Quartering Act 3) Administration of Justice Act 4) Mass. Gov Act
What were the Intolerable Acts (1774)?
Virginia and Maryland
What are the Chesapeake colonies?
Author of 'Common Sense'
Who was Thomas Paine?
These battles initiated the Revolutionary War
What was the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
this group thought the Bill of Rights was not needed, because the constitution protected state rights in their eyes
Who were the Federalists?
met in reaction to Intolerable Acts and Issued a Declaration of Rights
What was the First Continental Congress?
Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina
What are the southern colonies?
a spiritual leader in colonial Massachusetts who challenged male authority—and, indirectly, acceptable gender roles—by preaching to both women and men and by questioning Puritan teachings about salvation.
The British were outnumbered and were forced to surrender. The colonist victory was a turning point in the war, because it inspired the french to help the colonists fight the British.
What was The Battle of Saratoga?
James Madison
Who is the author of the Bill of Rights?
colonies made a defensive union(Ben Franklin) where colonies would be able to assemble troops, collect taxes... This set precedent for colonies working together. (JOIN OR DIE)
What was the Albany Plan of Union (1754)?
The most agrarian region
What was the Southeast?
Commander-in-chief of the continental Army--- later became president.
Who was George Washington?
What was the Treaty of Paris?
the Bill of Rights was signed
When was 1791?
taxed goods that are imported to colonies. Brits could tax any imports to the colonies. Brit authorities could search private homes for smuggled goods without warrant
What were the Townshend Acts (1767-1768)?