History Flashcards
Nationalism
Ideology that argues the “nation” is the main
source of political and social authority
White Nationalism
American nationality is based on white
racial identity that subjugates or expels
peoples of non-European ancestry
Liberal Universal Nationalism
Liberal values: Freedom, equality,
independence
Holmberg’s Mistake
Tries to explain why Bolivian group has so much
poverty. Concludes it is representative of their
civilization. Assumes native peoples, unadvanced,
simple, living “close to nature,” etc.
Political Socialization
Process where people, typically in their younger years, learn about the political thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors of their society
Family
Schools
Peers
Religion
Peer groups
Personal identity
Pledge of Allegiance
Origins of the pledge of allegiance come from Francis
Bellamy (1855-1931).
Bellamy is a Baptist minister and socialist.
Wants to create a document and practice that promotes
“unity” and “patriotism.”
Bacon Rebellion
-Specifically, Bacon and other colonials felt they
were being stifled from expanding westward
-Indentured white servants, indentured black
servants, and African slaves in the colony join
Bacon’s Rebellion
-Eventually the rebellion fails after Bacon dies of
dysentery, rebellion begins to fray and is
eventually put down by British forces
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Pocahontas
In 1609, Pocahontas is captured during the First Anglo-Powhatan War.
Squanto
-In 1614, Squanto, a member of the Pautext tribe, had
been kidnapped and enslaved by a English sailor
named Thomas Hunt
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Seven Year’s War/French and Indian War
-In North America, New France (Midwest, Canada)
fights English Colonies (East Coast) as part of this
war.
-the specific issue of whether the upper Ohio River valley was a part of the British Empire
-Washington started
Olive Branch Petition
-1775
-Colonist’s last effort for peace with England
-England wouldn’t hear the petition
-Written by John Dickenson
-Anyone who signed it would be tried for treason
Boston Massacre
-Colonists threw rocks at British soldiers
-Had a trial
-Resulted in the Boston Tea Party
-Desire for a new form of government
-Political groups begin meeting to hold direct
actions:
Destroy property
Riot
Attack loyalists and government officials
Smuggle
March, hold demonstrations
Intolerable Acts
-Unpopular taxes Stamp Act, tax on
tea, etc.
-Boston Port Act
-Massachusetts Gov Act
-suspended democratic government in MA
-Administration of Justice Act
-not allow MA courts sovereignty
-Quartering Act
-Quabec Act
-Gave much of Midwest to Quebec company taking it away from Ohio company
Fort Vincennes/Fort Sackville
-Was a French outpost
-Was an outpost for British soldiers
-Mix of French, American, and Canadians
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Algonquin People: Powhatan and Wampanoag
Wampanoag were Natives from MA
-Leader of Massasoit
Powhatan
-Leader of Tsenacomoco