Unit 0
A diary kept by an individual that was at the event the time it happened
What is a Primary Source
a yellow precious metal, the chemical element of atomic number 79, used especially in jewelry and decoration and to guarantee the value of currencies.
What is Gold?
The primary religion within New England, specifically Mass. Bay Colony
What is Puritanism/Puritans
This is a way of dividing government into two distinct parts (national & state) while also sharing some powers concurrently.
What is federalism?
These are considered the first two political parties in the US
What are the Federalist & Anti-Federalists?
What is a Secondary Source?
high renown or honor won by notable achievements, strengthening one's reputation.
What is Glory?
The economy of the South was focused primarily on this specific output
What is agriculture?
This economic plan focused on creating a national bank, and was initially proposed by this person
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
This was was fought between the US and the British, resulting in the White House being set on fire.
What is the War of 1812?
When the writer/creator of a source is strongly slanted towards or against something
What is historical bias OR bias?
A Supreme Being or Deity
Who is God?
A religious revival with roots in Protestantism that occurred in Colonial America
What is the Great Awakening?
This rebellion was focused on being angry at taxing a certain item that many people used on a daily basis and consumed.
What is the Whiskey Rebellion?
The War of 1812 was fought primarily because Americans were tired of Britain suppressing this group of workers.
Who are sailors/merchants?
the process through which groups consolidate individual memories into a shared narrative, shaping their identity and collective experience
What is collective memory?
an exchange of ideas, goods, and diseases. Impacted all groups of individuals (Natives, Europeans, Africans)
What is the Columbian Exchange?
This was the rallying cry of the Revolution, colonists were upset about having "_______ _________ ______ _________!"
What is No taxation without representation?
This court case established the concept of judicial review.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
This famous song was written during key battles during the War of 1812, and is often sung at important events in America?
What is the national anthem/Star Spangled Banner?
the action of causing something
What is causation?
A circular device that lets one know which cardinal direction he or she is going toward. Used for navigation, primarily on shipping vessels.
What is a compass?
This document listed several grievances against King George, and is foundational to why the colonies wanted to break away from Great Britain
What is the Declaration of Independence?
This rough draft document was created prior to the ratification of the Constitution, and gave states all the power while creating a weak central government.
What is the Articles of Confederation?
When one interprets the constitution, only following what is says word for word (verbatim). This is a considered a __________ __________.
Strict interpretation/strict construction