Early Colonies
This colony, founded in 1607, was the first permanent English settlement in North America
What is Jamestown
The main three European powers in North America. Also called 'the big 3'
Britain, Spain and, France
Battle were the 'Shot heard 'round the world' occured
What is Lexington
This person was considered the 'Father of the Constitution' for how much they contributed to our U.S. Constitution
Who is James Madison
The shutdown of this rebellion showcased the full force of the United States Federal Government
What is the Whiskey Rebellion
This agreement, signed in 1620 by the Pilgrims, created a form of self-government in Plymouth Colony
What is the Mayflower Compact
These three continents were involved in the Middle Passage (also known as the Triangular Trade)
What are North America, Africa, and Europe
This battle, fought in New York, was one of the largest battles during the Revolutionary War. It's main impact was that it displayed to the French that the United States was a serious contender to win, resulting in the Treaty of Alliance between the U.S. and France in 1778
What is the Battle of Saratoga
The Virginia Plan, favored by states with higher populations, led to the creation of this U.S. house.
House of Representatives
The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution right after it was signed, the satisfy the concerns of this political group.
What are the Anti-Federalists
The Salem Witch Trials reflected the dangers of this type of government where religious leaders also held political power
What is theocracy
This region of rich and fertile soil is west of the Mississippi river. Conflicts started over it
What is Ohio River Valley
What are Trenton and Princeton
The one branch of government under the Articles of Confederation
What is Legislative (congress)
What is Legislative (Congress), Executive (President), and Judicial (Supreme Court)
This was the worlds most diverse city during the 1650s.
New Netherlands
This region in North America was the most effected by the Navigation Acts
What is the New England region
The names of 3 British Acts that angered the colonists
What are:
The Quartering Act, 1765, The Stamp Act, 1765, The Declaratory Act, 1766, Intolerable/Coercive Acts, 1774, The Townshend Acts, 1767
Free States did not want to count enslaved people as people during the Constitutional Convention for this reason
What is, If enslaved people were counted as people, states where slavery was legal (slave states) would have a higher population, and therefore more representation in government (House of Representatives)
This principle guides the dynamic between the State of Tennessee and the United States Federal Government
What is Federalism
Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, and Georgia were all founded for unique reasons (religious dissent, tolerance, and as a debtor/buffer colony). Explain how each colony’s founding purpose shaped its society.
What is Rhode Island promoting separation of church/state and religious freedom; Pennsylvania encouraging diversity and fair treatment of Native Americans; Georgia limiting land ownership/serving as a military buffer?
This geographic feature separates the locations of the 13 colonies and the rest of North America
What are the Appalachian Mountains
The Siege of Yorktown ended the Revolutionary War, leading to American Victory. A siege is...
What is, Surrounding an enemy and cutting them off from critical supplies like food and water, which causes the enemy to become weaker and eventually capitulate. Sieges can sometimes last months or years.
This state was the only one to not send delegates to the Constitutional Convention. They were also the last state to ratify the Constitution
535
What is the total number members of Congress. 435 Representatives and 100 Senators.