Exploration/Colonization
France came to the New World for Fur. Spain came over for the 3G's. What are those 3 reasons?
Bonus +100; What was the British reason for exploration?
Gold, Glory, and God.
+100; PERS(Political, Economic, Religious, and Social)
How did the colonists respond to the Intolerable Acts?
these acts united the colonists, led to the First Continental Congress, and pushed the colonies closer to war with Britain
Why were Anti-Federalists against the ratification of the Constitution?
Anti-Federalists, like Patrick Henry and George Mason, opposed ratification; they believed the Constitution gave the federal government too much power and did not do enough to protect individual freedoms
What principle did Marbury v. Madison establish?
The Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison created the principle of judicial review, which allows courts to declare federal laws unconstitutional
Congress passed the Indian Removal Act, which gave the government power to do what?
Forced American Indian tribes to move west of the Mississippi River
What was one major industry in the New England economy?
Bonus +200; Settlers in this region also traded in what trade network?
Some settlers trade, whaling, lumber milling, and shipbuilding
+200; Settlers in this region also traded in the triangular trade between America, Europe, and Africa
Samuel Adams and the Sons of Liberty dumped British tea into Boston Harbor in protest of taxes like the Tea Act What was this event known as?
The Boston Tea Party
Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation caused the most problems for the United States?
• No power to collect taxes
• No national currency; each state printed its own currency
• Weak central government; states held most of the power
• No executive branch or national court system
In his Farewell Address, President Washington advised Americans to avoid 3 things. Name 1 point he advise Americans out of the 3 things he explained?
• getting involved in foreign politics
• forming permanent alliances with other nations
• splitting into political parties
Why did President Jackson strongly opposed the national bank?
He believed it gave too much power to the wealthy; during his presidency, he vetoed its recharter, and the bank was ultimately shut down
Thomas Hooker established the colony of Connecticut, which was governed by the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut. What was the purpose of the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut(FOOC)?
For bonus +300; What ideas did the document value?
The first written constitution in the colonies that established a government with elected representatives
+300; This constitution valued the ideas of representation and self-government
The British government also passed the Proclamation of 1763, which restricted colonists from moving west of what mountain range?
The Appalachian Mountains
The Great Compromise solved this debate by creating a bicameral Congress, or a two-house legislature. What are these 2 houses called?
Representation in the House of Representatives is based on a state’s population
Senate is equal, which means that each state has two representatives
What was the purpose of Alexander Hamilton’s national bank?
To strengthen the economy, Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of Treasury, proposed creating a national bank to manage debt and build financial stability
The Missouri Compromise was created to end the conflict between Northern and Southern states over the spread of slavery into new states. What coordinates did the compromise say that banned slavery North of it?
36'30 line
The Southern Economy had a bias towards agriculture what cash crops grew in the 1600's through 1700's?(2 answers for full credit)
Bonus +400; What 3 reasons made the Southern Colonies focus on farming?
Large plantations grew cash crops such as tobacco, cotton, rice, and indigo
+400; Most colonists in the Southern Colonies focused on farming because of the region’s warm climate, long growing season, and fertile soil
Why did the Colonist reject the tax acts?
Colonists opposed the new taxes because they believed their right to have representation in Parliament was violated
In what way did the English Bill of Rights shape the U.S. system of government?
emphasized the protection of individual freedoms; many rights found in the U.S. Bill of Rights come from this document
In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory from France. Name the 3 benefits the U.S. gained from this purchase?
• Doubled the size of the United States
• Gave the United States access to the Mississippi River
• Expanded presidential powers
Describe TWO characteristics of the U.S. free enterprise system.
• Limited government involvement in business activities
• Supply and demand sets prices rather than the government
• Business profits go to entrepreneurs, or private business owners
• Fair prices and quality of goods are driven by consumer choice and competition among companies
The Mayflower Compact is considered one of the first examples of self-governance in the New World. It established a social contract among the settlers, emphasizing the importance of majority rule and the consent of the governed. What was the significance of the Virginia House of Burgesses in the foundation of U.S. History?
The first representative legislature in the colonies
The French and Indian War caused Britain to accumulate a lot of debt; to pay off its debt, the British government taxed the colonists. Name 2 Tax acts that the British imposed on the colonist after the French and Indian War?
Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Townshend Act, and Tea Act
How did the Northwest Ordinance help the United States expand and grow as a nation?
The Northwest Ordinance created a system for governing new territories in the Ohio River Valley and set the rules for admitting new states to the Union
Democratic-Republican Party
• Founded by _______________?
• Wanted strong ______________ governments
• Emphasized an economy based on ____________
• Supported _______________ banks
Democratic-Republican Party
• Founded by Thomas Jefferson
• Wanted strong state governments
• Emphasized an economy based on agriculture
• Supported state banks
The rise in immigration led some native-born Americans to develop nativists feelings and blame immigrants for taking jobs and changing the culture of cities. Why did people move to Northern cities during the Industrial Revolution?
Americans moved to cities in search of factory jobs and better economic opportunities