Chap 1
The earliest peoples to migrate to North America came across this
What is the Bering Land bridge
This Italian explorer discovered the New world with the Spanish
Christopher Columbus
This English settlement was founded in 1640 by John Smith, making the Virginia colony
What is Jamestown
After heated debate, the continental congress finally passed this legislation that severed us from Great Britain,
What is The Declaration of Independence
This branch of govt is made up of the House and Senate
What is the Legislative branch
The city of Tenochtitlan is known as the capital of this empire
What is the Aztec Empire
The Spanish conquered the ____ , led by___
Aztecs, Hernan Cortes
The conflict that was fought on the colonial frontier 1754-1763
What is the French and Indian War
The "Shot heard 'round the world" is known as the first battle of the Revolutionary war took place here
What is Lexington and Concord
State constitution setup pre 1791
What is the Articles of Confederation
These peoples predated modern native americans,
What are Paleo Indians
This treaty divided the known world in half between Spain and Portugal in 1494
What is the Treaty of Tordesillas
He was best known for being a traveling preacher that united the colonies
The Revolutionary war concludes with the signing of this treaty in 1783
What is The Treaty of Paris
Federalist who created the National Bank, established international credit, wrote the other 51 federalist essays
Who is Alexander Hamilton
The Anasazi people created a cliff dwelling city
What is Mesa Verde
All European powers were searching for the 3 G's known as
Glory God Gold
The only lawyer in Boston that would defend the British soldiers in the Boston massacre
What is John Adams
The colonial militia was successful in fighting the British due to this unique style of combat
What is Guerrilla warfare
John Adam's idea of keeping government even between Federalists and Anti-federalist
What is Checks and Balances
3 Forms of government that predated The United States in Europe
What are Monarchies, Dictatorships, Direct Democracy
The worlds first human rights activist
What is Bartholomew De Las Casas
He sought to sought to control Puritan society in the New England colonies through strict, stratified government
What is Governor John Winthrop
"They are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are ___, ____, and the_____ __ ___"
What is Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
John Adams passed this controversial legislation in his presidency, limited free speech for the sake of national security
What are the Alien and Sedition acts