Vocab
Define "constitution"
A document that explains the rules and structure (set up) of a government
What are the three regions of the Colonies?
Southern, Middle , New England
List the three CAUSEs of the French and indian war:
Triangle of Hatred, Trade with natives , Territory (Ohio river valley)
What was the name of the United States first government?
Articles of Confederation
What should you get Mrs. G for her birthday/ holidays?
Coffee gift cards :)
Define "Merchant"
Someone who makes their money through shipping products
Which region of the colonies was known for religious freedoms?
Middle!
What was the significance of the Boston Tea Party in the American Revolution?
It escalated tensions and led to the implementation of the Intolerable Acts.
What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
What is my favorite beverage?
COFFEE
The idea that the colonies should be allowed to self govern is known as what?
Saluatory neglect
What similarities did all three regions of the colonies have in common?
All three of their economies relied on Merchants/Trading
In the French and Indian war the colonists were fighting against the French and in the American revolution they teamed up on the same side to defeat the British
Under the Articles of Confederation who had more power the Federal or Central government?
NEITHER Federal and Central mean the SAME THING!!!!
Everyone that said either federal or central LOSE 300.
What college did I graduate from?
Coastal Carolina University
Explain the role of a "representative"
A person votes on behalf of a larger group of people
Example: Student body presidents
Explain how the Colonies, Europe and Africa benefitted Economically from the Triangular trade
The colonies were making money selling their raw materials to England and other countries in Europe. England made a profit selling finished goods to tribes/ countries of Africa. Countries/ Tribes in Africa made a profit selling slaves to the colonies
" In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated petitions have been answered only by repeated injury"
What petition is Jefferson referring to?
The Olive Branch Petition
Why was the AOC having a weak central government problematic?
Created issues that couldnt be fixed
- Fed gov not having power to tax
- Fed gov needing to borrow $ from states
- Laws couldn't get passed/changed because no one could agree
What is the name of my dog?
Pyper!
Define Mercantilism:
Maximizing a countries wealth and power through trade
Which region/ group of people were MOST affected by the taxes placed on the colonists following the F & I War?
Merchants= New England region
How was the French and Indian War a catalyst for the American Revolution?
The King implemented taxes on the Colonies to pay for the F & I War leading to financial strain and tension between the colonies and England.
Explain the significance of the Northwest ordinance
Detailed how new states will be added to the country. Territories with a population of 60k or more will be allowed to apply to become a state.
Who is Mrs. G's favorite NFL team?
Patriots!!! Go pats