Exploration
What was one reason to explore west?
Wealth, Religion, Empire, and Faster trade route to Asia
How many original colonies were there?
13
Which battle was known as the turning point of the war?
Battle of Saratoga
What were the two groups that were disagreeing over the new Constitution?
Federalist and Anti-federalists
The person who "accidently" discovered the route to North America.
Christopher Columbus
What were some important items explorers were searching for?
Spices, Salt, Jewels, and Silk
These colonies were known for their warm weather and ability to grow an abundance of cash crops.
Southern colonies
Why were the colonists upset at England and King George III?
He was placing taxes on many items
What is the 4th Amendment?
No unreasonable search and seizure
Known for his "Give me liberty of give me death" speech.
Patrick Henry
What did Columbus call the land that he thought was Asia?
The New World
What was the first colony established in 1607?
Jamestown
What protest was known for killing colonists such as Crispus Attucks?
The Boston Massacre
What was wrong with the Articles of Confederation?
The central government was too weak.
Known for his quote, "Life, Liberty, and Property."
John Locke
Spain named their territory New Spain that consisted of which three states?
Florida, Texas, and California
The first self-governed document was called?
The Mayflower Compact
The law that King George passed to prevent colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains was called?
The Proclamation of 1763
What was the Three-Fifths Compromise?
only 3 out of 5 slaves could be counted for representation.
Name one person known as a Federalist.
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington.
France claimed new territory and established what kind of trade?
Fur trade
The act of England controlling the trade market was called what?
Mercantilism
What was the Treaty called that officially ended the war?
Treaty of Paris of 1783
What are the 7 Principles of the Constitution?
Popular Sovereignty, Republicanism, Federalism, Limited Government, Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, and Individual Rights
The first signature on the Declaration of Independence.
John Hancock