Colonies
When was Jamestown founded?
In the year 1607
What was the Boston Tea Party an example of?
The Boston Tea Party was an example of civil disobedience
Why was Shay's Rebellion so important?
Because it proved that the Articles of Confederation was weak and needed to be replaced.
Who was the President of the Confederacy during the Civil War?
Jefferson Davis was the President of the Confederacy during the Civil War.
After slavery was abolished, what did the South pass to limit freedmen's rights?
They passed the "Black Codes". They were laws that that limited the activity of former slaves.
The Middle Colony were known as the ________.
They were known as the "Breadbasket" Colony.
Why was the Battle of Yorktown so important?
The Battle of Yorktown was the last battle of the American Revolution.
What document replaced the Articles of Confederation?
The US Constitution
Where did General Lee surrender?
He surrendered at the Appomattox Court House in Virginia.
What were poll taxes and literacy tests used for?
They were used to keep African Americans from voting.
What religious group settled in Pennsylvania?
The Quakers.
What is the difference between The Treaty of Paris of 1763 and The Treaty of Paris of 1783
The Treaty of Paris of 1763 ended the French and Indian War while The Treaty of Paris of 1783 ended The American Revolution.
What is Popular Sovereignty?
When the government gets its power from the people and through voting.
What is so important about the battle of Bull Run?
It was the first major battle in the Civil War.
What is the Morrill Act?
It set aside acres of land to be used for colleges and education
What Colonial Region used farming are there source of money
The Southern Colonies
What is Thomas Paine known for?
He is the writer of "Common Sense" which urged colonists to declare Independence and join the Patriots cause.
What is the Difference between Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, and Federalism?
Separation of Powers- The idea that the government is split into 3 different branches.
Checks and Balances- Is to make sure one branch doesn't have to much power over the others.
Federalism- The sharing of power between Federal and State Government.
What was the turning point in the Civil War?
The battle of Gettysburg was the turning point in the Civil War.
What is the difference between Scalawags and Carpetbaggers
Scalawags- Southerners who helped gain equal rights to African Americans in the South.
Carpetbaggers- Northerners who came to the South looking to take advantage of people and make profit.
Massachusetts was the home of what group of people?
The Puritans
What was Patrick Henry Known for?
He is known for the " Give me Liberty or Give me Death Speech."
What are the different Branches of government and what do they do?
Executive - Enforce the laws the President is also in charge of the Executive branch.
Legislative - Makes the laws and congress in charge of the Legislative Branch.
Judicial - Interprets the laws and the Supreme Court is in charge of the Judicial Branch.
What is important about Antietam battle?
It was the bloodiest single day battle in the Civil War.
Who was the 17th President when Lincoln was assassinated?
Andrew Johnson became President after Lincoln was assassinated.