Exploration
god, gold, and glory
reasons for exploration
Rocky soil, cold climate, harbors, fishing, lumber
The New England colonies
List of grievances written by Thomas Jefferson
Declaration of Independence
1st form of government in the U.S. failed due to too weak central government.
Articles of confederation
Wanted a strong central government
Federalists
Claimed florida, texas, and built missions
Spain
Known as the bread basket of the colonies
Middle Colonies
Last major battle of the Revolution
Serve on juries, vote in elections, stay informed, obey laws
Civic Responsibilities
American diplomats sent to France to negotiate a treaty were demanded a bribe by French agents before negotiations could begin
XYZ Affair
Claimed land in America mostly to establish a fur trade
France
First anti-slavery group, lived in Pennsylvania
Quakers
placed taxes on glass, lead, paints, paper, and tea.
Townshend acts
Process for admitting new states into the U.S.
Northwest Ordinace
Washington set a precedent by creating this so that he is taking the opinions of the heads of executive departments
Presidential cabinet
year Plymouth was established
1620
Left Massachusetts and founded Rhode Island to escape religious persecution.
Roger Williams
Allowed British officials the rights to search for smuggled goods on anyone.
Writs of Assistance
John Jay, James Madison and Alexander Hamilton
Authors of the Federalists Papers
behavior that promotes rebellion or civil disorder against the state
Sedition
Founder of Pennsylvania
Founded for catholics seeking religious freedom
Maryland
British officer who surrendered at Yorktown
General Cornwallis
The representative from Virginia who said "Give me Liberty or give me Death!"
Who was Patrick Henry?
Evens out checks and balances when it gave more power to the Supreme Court. It said they have the right of Judicial Review and can declare laws unconstitutional.
Marbury vs Madison