Unit 1 (Pt. 1)
A plethora of primary source material will tell you that Europeans' settlement in America meant the downfall of THIS indigenous group for centuries to come.
Native Americans
French & Indian War (Seven Years War)
Written by Thomas Jefferson, this document signified the discontent of the colonies with British tyranny
Declaration of Independence
This unfair legislation taxed the colonists every time they wished to buy tea.
Tea Act
In the colonial era, the geography of the 13 colonies consisted of 3 groups; the Southern Colonies, the Middle Colonies and THESE
Northern Colonies (New England)
In all self-governing bodies in the colonies, you had to meet certain criteria to be able to vote, including owning land, 16 or older, male and THIS
WHITE
The 1st 10 amendments are extremely important for our democracy, which is why we grouped them up and call it THIS
Bill of Rights
Sure, he's our 1st president ever, but he also is famous for his Farewell Address that warned us about political parties, foreign affairs, and term limits. Turns, out he was 3/3!!
George Washington
We all know about the brutality of slavery; however THESE individuals were NOT considered as such due to having a contract between their "master" and themselves to be able to travel to America.
Indentured Servant
The writing of the Treatise of Toleration was a response to growing intolerance in the colonies regarding worship, also known as THIS.
Religion (Religious Tolerance)
The Constitution
When writing our constitution, it was important to compromise to approve its ratification, including THIS one that created the bicameral house in Congress
The Great Compromise
As the settlers began to build cohesive societies throughout the colonies, new ideas and real examples of self-government had been established. Name 1 of them!
Virginia House of Burgesses and/or New England Town Meetings
Named after the boat they rode to America, this document written by settlers is considered to be a major turning point in American History mainly because it was the first example of self-government in the colonies.
The Mayflower Compact
As British rule was increasing across the colonies the final straw for us was when Great Britain passed THIS law, taxing products such as glass & lead.
Townshend Acts
This court case determined that judicial review - the power of the Supreme Court to decide a law is constitutional or not - was legal.
Marbury v. Madison
This British document had significant influence on future colonists who believed in leaders not having unlimited power over the governed
Magna Carta
This historical term refers to the historical circumstances surrounding a specific idea or event. We only tackle this skill every other day...
Historical Context
Now going under a historical resurgence in recent decades, THIS long-forgotten founding father is primarily famous for his economic philosophies and beef with Thomas Jefferson.
Alexander Hamilton
Despite rigorous opposition since its inception, this process continues to be the forefront for how we select our next U.S President.
Founded in 1920, this NFL team is the only remaining original franchise that has never changed its city or team name.
Chicago Bears