Colonies
Which colonial region included the first successful colonial and formed mostly for economics?
Southenr
What is a patriot?
What is a loyalist?
patriot= wants war and independence
loyalist= wants to stay loyal to GB
At what point in our history did we have the 1st and 2nd continental congress?
The Revolutionary War Period
This President had Congress to declare war against Great Britain.
Madison
Which colonial region formed mostly for religious reasons?
New England
List ONE thing that GB did to make the colonists angry/resentful.
Proc of 1763
Taxes (Stamp, townshend, tea, etc)
Intolerable Act
Boston Massacre
Lexington and Concord
Rejection of the Olive Branch Petition
Lack of representation
etc.
What was the problem with the Articles of Confederation?
too many weakness for the national government (couldn't tax, etc.)
This president set up the cabinet, the Federal court system, and came up with a plan to settle debts.
Washington
Which colonial region had more peaceful relations with the native Americans?
Middle
List ONE act of protest/resistance by the colonists towards Great Britain.
Sons of Liberty
Stamp Act Protest
Boston Tea Party
Boycotting Tea
Declaration of Independence
Etc.
What type of government do we have in the US where people elect leaders who govern on their behalf?
a republic
Which president doubled the size of the US with the Louisiana Purchase? He also set up an embargo that hurt the us?
Jefferson
What is mercantilism?
trying to acquire as much gold/wealth through trade as possible
Give one strength and weakness of both Great Britain and the Continental Army.
Great Britain: Strength= well trained, strong government Weakness= weak military leadership, lack of knowledge of the land
Continental: Strength= strong leaders, morale/cause, home ground Weakness= makeshift government, lacks supplies, not trained well
What are the Three Branches of US government?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Which president experienced the XYZ affair and an undeclared naval warfare?
Adams
What caused the French and Indian War?
List at least ONE outcome of the French and Indain War.
fighting for control over the Ohio River Valley area
-Proclamation of 1763
-Treaty of Paris of 1763
-GB won
Which battle can be described as:
________ US was outnumbered due to the use of Hessian soldiers by the British
________ US snuck an attack on the Hessian
________ capital was attacked
________ was the turning point of the war, GB had to change their strategy
1. New York
2. Trenton
3. Philadelphia
4. Saratoga
What is the document that outline our government?
What had to be added to it in order for it to be officially ratified?
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
What are the first four presidents of the US in order?
1. Washington
2. Adams
3. Jefferson
4. Madison