Module 1 and 2 Flashcards
Has flashcards that were provided in both modules and questions form the quizes
This proclamation issued by king George III designed the western boundary for colonial settlement. A direct result of Pontiac’s War, its purpose was to prevent colonists from moving onto Native American lands.
What was the Royal Proclamation of 1763
This rebellion against the British began in 1763 as a reaction to changes in trade policy. It ranged from the Great Lakes down to Virginia because the leader formed alliances with many tribes.
What was Pontiac’s War
This was a process of buying tools, clothes, and other luxury items, as opposed to people making their own. It became a sign of respectability amongst colonists. this was possible due to improvements to manufacturing, and transportation as well as the availability of credit.
What was the Consumer Revolution
This religious group was the first to oppose slavery in the colonies. By 1758, those in Pennsylvania disowned members who engaged in the slave trade
What were the Quakers
These crops, such as tobacco and rice were sold mainly for profit. Slavery took root in states that had them, but not in states that did not have them
what are cash crops?
These colonies were owned by a lord proprietor who appointed the governor. They often had more freedom than colonies with other forms of government.
What were Proprietary Colonies
Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and Maryland
In this year, enslaved people were first brought to the colonies
What was 1619
These colonies were led by governors appointed by the king. they were most tightly controlled by the crown
what were the Provincial Colonies?
New Hampshire, New York, Virginia, North & South Carolina, and Georgia
In these colonies, the governor was elected by property-owning men. They often included the executive, legislative, and judicial branches
What were Charter Colonies
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut
These colonial bodies served as the governor’s cabinet. Members were chosen by the governor
What were Councils
These other colonies of the British Empire in North America were interdependent with the continental colonies. The sets of colonies traded with each other
what were the Caribbean Colonies?
This rebellion by enslaved people took place in 1739. while it failed, colonists were reminded that enslaved people would fight for freedom
what was Stone Rebellion?
This was a series of religious revivals. The first took place in mid-1700s. Their goal was to encourage people to return to a more picus lifestyle. They led to changes in American society
What was the Great Awakening
The British won this war with France that ended in 1763. They took control of much of North America. The British imposed taxes on the colonists to pay for it. That helped fuel the American Revolution
What was the Seven Years’ War
These colonial bodies were elected by property-owning men to ensure that approved new taxes and budgets and acted as a check on the governor’s power.
What were Colonial Assemblies
He said “the colonist are entitled to as ample rights, liberties, and privileges as the subjects of the mother country are and in some respects of the mother country are, and in some respects to more”
James Otis, like many colonists, He believed that the North American colonies held a special place in the empire. they thought that explained Britains hand- off policy towards them up to that point.
This meant that married women lost all political and economic rights to their husbands
What is Coverture
Exports from this tiny Caribbean island are valued more than the total exports of all the continental colonies
What is Barbados
On March 5, 1770, British soldiers shot and killed 5 people in this event
What was the Boston Massacre
This 1765 act placed a new, direct tax on items printed on paper. It was the first time the crown had directly taxed the colonists. it led to much resistance when passed but much rejoicing when repealed
What was the Stamp Act
This city had the largest population of any city in the colonies in the late 18th century
What was Philadelphia
This monarch sat on the British throne throughout the American Revolution
Who was King George III
This 1764 act sought to combat the smuggling of molasses and raise revenue for the British crown
What was the Sugar Act
This 1764 act sought to restrict the colony’s ability to produce paper money. which made it hard for colonies to do business
What was the Currency Act
This resolution passed by the Virginia assembly in 1765 declared that colonists were entitled to “all the liberties, privileges… and immunities… possessed by the people of Great Britain”
What were the Virginia Resolves
This declaration affirmed “allegiance to the King and all due subordination to parliament” it also stated that colonists were entitled to the same rights as Britains
What was the Declaration of Rights and Grievances
This congress represented 9 of 13 colonies and met in New York City in October 1765. It issued the Declaration of Rights and Grievances
What was the Stamp Act Congress
These organizations existed in most colonies and directed resistance to acts passed by parliament
Who were the Sons of Liberty
These acts passed in 1767 created new customs duties instead of direct taxes on common items. and they strengthened compliance with those duties. this led to new resistance by the colonists
what was the Townshend Act?
These committees were created to allow colonies to correspond with one another they helped unite colonies
What were the Committees of Correspondence
This “party” was a response to the Tea Act which resulted in 342 chests of tea being dumped into Boston Harbor
What was the Boston Tea Party
These 4 acts were passed by Parliament in the wake of the Boston Tea Party. They were meant to punish Boston but served to further unite colonists they led to the first Continental Congress
What were the Coercive Acts or the Intolerable Acts
This Congress coordinated the first intercolonial response to the actions of the crown. It met for the first time in the fall of 1774
What was the Continental Congress
It was in these 2 towns that the first shots of revolution were fired. this action occurred as British regiments set out to seize colonial militia weapons
What was Lexington and Conrad
This army was commanded by George Washington. Its original purpose was to support the Massachusetts militia against the British army
what was the Continental Army?
This petition was meant to act as an Olive Branch. Its goal was to assure King George III that colonists wanted to reconcile
What was the Olive Branch Petition
This document was a public declaration that “these united colonies are and of right ought to be free and independent states”
What is the Declaration of Independence
This pamphlet took a common sense approach in its argument in favor of independence
What was “common sense” by Thomas Paine
These mercenaries were German soldiers hired by the British to fight against colonists
Who were the Hessians
This battle in upstate New York led to the defeat of a British army under the command of John Burgoyne. it helped convince France to enter the war on the side of the Americans
What was the Battle of Saratoga
This battle in Virginia led to capture of British army under command of Lord Cornwallis. It led to peace negotiations between Great Britain and United States
What was the Battle of Yorktown
These articles drafted by the Continental Congress tied states into a confederation. it was the document that governed stated from 1781 to 1789. Its primary weakness was that it was that it provided no way for the federal government to raise money
What were the Articles of Confederation
The assistance of these 3 European countries helped colonists defeat the British
What are France, Spain, and Holland
To protect their right, these Massachusetts farmers rebelled in 1786 and 1787 they blockaded courthouses and tried to shut down the government
Who were the Shaysites
At the constitution convention in 1787, this plan proposed creating “ an extended republic” with a strong federal government it included 3 branches, a 2-house legislative branch, an executive branch, and a judicial branch
What was the Virginia Plan
At the constitutional convention in 1787, this plan for the U.S. government proposed each state received 1 vote in Congress as under the Articles of Confederation
What was the New Jersey Plan
This branch of Congress is made up of representatives from each state the number of representatives is determined by the population of the state
What was the House of Representatives
This branch of Congress is made up of 2 officials from each state, regardless of the population of the state
What is the Senate
The U.S. Constitution is a result of the compromise which combined elements of the Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan
What was the Great Compromise
This collage is made up of electors representing voters of their state. Each states number of electors is determined by its population. Electors vote for the president and Vice President
What is the Electoral College
This convention held in 1787 proposed a constitution to define how the United States would be governed. This constitution had to be approved by 9 of the 13 states
What was the Constitution Convention
This process of reviewing the constitution proposed by the constitutional convention required 9 of the 13 states to approve it
What was Ratification
This group endorsed the constitution proposed by the constitutional convention they pushed for its ratification
Who were the Federalists
This group opposed the constitution proposed by the constitutional convention they pushed for it to be rejected. They argued that it did not guarantee specific rights to its citizens
Who were the Anit-Federalists
This Rebellion took place in 1800. It taught white residents that enslaved Blacks were capable of preparing for and carrying out a violent revolution. They were inspired by other revolts.
What was Gabriel’s Rebellion
This failed rebellion took place in the Caribbean colonies in 1791. It inspired free and enslaved Black Americans but terrified white Americans
What was the Haitian Rebellion
This type of republicanism represents the idea of more democracy, where ordinary citizens directly determine who their leaders should be
What is Jeffersonian Republicanism
This “revolution” described a revolution in principles. It described a shift of power from the elites to the masses with the election of Thomas Jefferson
What was the Revolution of 1800
This party also known as Jeffersonian Republicans opposed the Federalist’s desire for a strong central government. It embraced giving citizens greater direct control over government
What was the Democrat-Republican Party
This concept held that American women were essential in nurturing principles of Liberty. American women passed along values of independence and virtue to their children
What was Republican Motherhood
The _______ is the name of the first 10 amendments to the constitution
What is the Bill of Rights
Fearful of the “evils we experience form an excess of democracy” many states used this to limit who could vote
What are the Property requirements for voting
This Presidential election was the first in which the winner of _____ the House of representative chose the winner the losing side called the election results “Corrupt”
What was the Election of 1824
President Jackson believed this financial institution hurt working people and favored wealthy people. As a result, he revoked its charter. This became a very divisive issue
What was the Second Bank of the United States
This party came into being in the 1830s to oppose President Jackson
What was the Whig Party
This nickname was given to President Jackson. His opponents believed he used powers that exceeded his office
What was King Andrew
This term embodied the idea that God chose America to spread values and itself across North America and around the world
What was Manifest Destiny
This act passed by Congress forced Native Americans to leave their homes. They had to go give up their ancestral land in the east and move to present-day Oklahoma
What was the Indian Removal Act of 1830
This forced march drove tens of thousands of Native Americans from their home in the Southeast United States. Along the way about 15,000 died
What was the Trail of Tears
This act of Congress provided funds for “civilizing” Native Americans. Kidnapped children were taken to schools that tried to destroy Native American Culture
What was the Civilization Fund Act of 1819
This type of “presidential” democracy championed greater rights for ordinary white males. it also ignored the rights of non-whites and females. It did not believe in racial equality or that women should have the right to vote
What was Jacksonian Democracy
This purchase in 1803 more than doubled the size of the United States
What was the Louisiana Purchase
These laws were first passed in Ohio in 1803. They denied Black Americans basic rights like the right to vote and prohibited access to public schools.
What were Black Laws
This Compromise allowed Maine into the Union as a free state in addition, Missouri entered the Union as a slave state
what was the Missouri Compromise of 1820
