U.S. History
The beginning of what will become the United States starts in the mid __________________ when explorers and traders came to the "New World."
1500s
This type of colony has direct rule from the king of royal governor.
Royal Colony
An orderly regulation or balance between the relationships in government.
Ordered Colony
Created in 1215 The King’s (monarchy) power is NOT absolute.
Magna Carta
Where was the First Continental Congress held?
Philadelphia
Many people came to the "new world," or what will become the United States, for which of the following
explorers, traders, or settlers
A colony that is created from land granted by a king or queen.
Proprietary Colony
The English brought with them the idea that the government is NOT all powerful.
Limited Government
Expanded on the Magna Carta. Included the following laws: Limited the king’s power. The king cannot imprison without a trial by jury. No martial law (military takeover) during peace times. Not require people to shelter troops without homeowners consent
The Petition of Right
What common feature of a state constitution goes like this?:The government only has power that is given to it through laws.
Popular Sovereignty
The____________ were the largest group of settlers. They were the most influential with shaping the new America.
British
A colony that is created from a legal form or document.
Charter Colony
The idea that government should serve the will of the people.
Representative Government
Free elections by parliament Guaranteed:
Parliament could levy taxes Fair & speedy trialNo excessive bail
No cruel & unusual punishments
English Bill of Rights
Name a Framer of the Constitution.
George Washington, James Madison, Ben Franklin, or Alexander Hamilton
What were some of the original settlers in America?
The French, Dutch, Spanish, Swedes, or the British
What type of colony is Pennsylvania?
Proprietary Colony
55 delegates from every colony (except Georgia) to negotiate with Great Britain
First Continental Congress
The blueprint for the U.S. Government. The supreme law of the land.
Constitution
Who wrote the influential pamphlet Common Sense?
Thomas Paine
Which is an English office brought to the U.S. that is still used today?
Sheriff,Coroner,Justice of the peace,Grand jury, or Counties
What type of colony is Virginia?
Royal Colony
Met on May 10, 1775 in Philadelphia, lasted for five years created and created a monetary system.
Second Continental Congress
Official document that separated the 13 colonies from Great Britain. Mostly written by Thomas Jefferson.
Declaration of Independence
What compromise settled how the population of the Southern states should be counted in regards to slavery?
Three-Fifths Compromise