This conflict occurred prior to the American Revolution and is also referred to as the Seven Years War
French and Indian War
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
This is the idea that the United States is destined to expand and spread its democracy or freedom across the entire North American continent
Manifest Destiny
When delegates met at the Annapolis Convention in 1786, what were they planning on doing with the AOC?
Planning to reform or change the AOC
Who were the three authors of the Federalist Papers?
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay
TRUE OR FALSE Only white men who owned land could vote in Virginia’s early government, which meant that the government was truly representative
FALSE
This person was a passionate abolitionist who helped the Underground Railroad. This person also led a slave rebellion, but was caught and killed
John Brown
Which colonial region had: Breadbasket
Middle
This terms means an agreement or a settlement of a dispute when both sides agree to give up part of their demands
compromise
Derived from the belief that all humans are entitled to life, liberty and property
Locke's Natural Rights Theory
Created in 1776 by Thomas Jefferson - wrote that all men are created equal and the colonies should break away from Britain
Declaration of Independence
What are the three branches of government that are outlined in the Constitution?
Legislative Executive Judicial
What were the first TWO political party systems in the United States?
Federalists and Democratic-Republicans
Which colonial region had: Cash Crops
Southern
After the French and Indian War, this was one major negative effect it had on the colonies and it led to an increase of taxes on the colonists
The large amount of debt
This was the transportation of enslaved Africans to the Americas
African Slave Trade/ Atlantic Slave Trade
This was the first “contract” created in the 13 English colonies and it stressed the importance of self-government
The Mayflower Compact
This person was an abolitionist leader who was born a slave and became one of the best intellectuals of that time
Frederick Douglass
What is the overall purpose of the Bill of Rights?
protect the rights of people from the government
On this date, the Declaration of Independence was signed and the 13 colonies officially declared independence from England
July 4th, 1776
This man became the leader of the Continental Army
George Washington
Of the three branches of government, which one has the right to declare war?
Legislative/Congress
This was the journey taken by Cherokee after being removed from their land and forced to go to reservations in Oklahoma
Trail of Tears
This founding father was a Federalist, wrote the Federalist Papers, and was Secretary of the Treasury under Washington
Alexander Hamilton
After this battle was fought, it became a turning point in the Revolutionary War because France joined the Continental Army
Saratoga
This term means a tax on imported goods to encourage people to buy domestic or local goods
tariff
This was the President during the War of 1812
James Madison
This principle in the Constitution divides authority between THREE branches of government
Separation of Powers
This term means the act of being set free, such as from slavery
emancipation
This was the second President of the United States
John Adams
This was the name of the British Army in the American Revolutionary War
The Redcoats
TRUE OR FALSE The Virginia House of Burgesses was the first legislative body or structure of government in the 13 colonies
TRUE
This person was a slave and preacher who led a slave rebellion but was caught and killed. This rebellion ended the emancipation movement and led to stricter laws against slaves
Nat Turner
This is the system where someone is owned by another person and forced to work for that person, and has no freedom or rights
slavery
How many British colonies were there in America from 1600s to 1770s?
There were 13 colonies in America.
This person founded the The Liberator, which was a famous abolitionist paper. This person also formed the New England Anti-Slavery Society and argued that the Constitution was a pro-slavery document
William Lloyd Garrison
Who or what group of people are part of each branch of government?
Legislative: Congress Executive: President Judicial: Supreme Court
1st 10 amendments of Constitution - outlines personal freedoms/rights to citizens
Bill of Rights
This was the document that created the very first form of government during the American Revolution
The Articles of Confederation
This person became the most famous "conductor" of the Underground Railroad and led hundreds of slaves to freedom
Harriet Tubman
Bristish policy in early 1700s which allowed the colonies virtual self-rule as long as Great Britain was gaining economically
Salutary Neglect
Created in 1787, created a strong central government based on Separation of Powers and other principles
US Constitution
Which colonial region had: Plantation System
Southern
This was the third president of the United States
Thomas Jefferson
Which colonial region had: Widespread use of Slavery
Southern
This phrase/term was created to make sure that no branch of government was more powerful than another
Checks and Balances
This founding father was a Democratic-Republican, wrote the Declaration of Independence, and was Secretary of State under Washington
Thomas Jefferson
TRUE OR FALSE Federalism is the system of government where there is one National Government that governs over numerous state and local governments
TRUE
At the Constitutional Convention, what was the reason for the conflict between states with large populations and states with small populations?
representation in congress
This term means restricted interest or devotion for a particular region, which can result in tension
sectionalism
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