Vocabulary
What is Federalism?
Shared power between national and state governments
What does the A stand for in SOAR
Argument
What early colonial agreement showed settlers believed they should create their own laws for the common good?
The Mayflower Compact
What policy encouraged the U.S. to stay out of foreign wars?
Neutrality
What slogan explained colonial anger toward British taxes?
No taxation without representation
What is the Bill of Rights?
First ten amendments protecting individual liberties
What does the O mean in SOAR?
Observations
Why did colonists feel the need to form their own government when they arrived in Plymouth?
There was no established colonial government
Why did early leaders warn against alliances?
They could drag the U.S. into wars
Which British actions led to colonial protests like tarring and feathering?
Enforcement of taxes such as the Stamp Act
What does the word Boycott mean?
Refusing to buy goods as protest
Where do we find the Summary for SOAR in the source?
In the title
What system divides power between national and state governments?
Federalism
What belief supports avoiding involvement in foreign conflicts?
Isolationism
Who offered freedom to enslaved people who joined their side during the Revolution?
The British
What does the term Neutrality mean?
Avoiding involvement in foreign conflicts
What did the R stand for in SOAR? What does it mean now?
It meant Reflection and now it means Reliability
Why is majority rule important in a democracy?
It allows decisions to be made by the people while maintaining order
Which president supported trade with all nations but alliances with none?
Thomas Jefferson
What was one effect of British attempts to control the colonies more tightly?
Increased colonial resistance
What does Manifest Destiny mean?
Belief that the U.S. was destined to expand west
After every document
What written agreement creates rules and outlines how a government will work?
A compact or constitution
According to early leaders, what could happen if the U.S. fought wars for other nations?
The nation could lose its liberty
Why did some colonists use public punishments like tarring and feathering during protests?
To intimidate British officials and discourage enforcement of British laws