unit 2 test Flashcards

1
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Enlightenment date?

A

1680

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2
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1st great awakening date?

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1720–40

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3
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french and indian war date?

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1754-63

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4
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Albany plan of union date?

A

1754

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4
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Pontiac’s rebellion date?

A

1763

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5
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Stamp act congress date?

A

1765

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6
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Revolution date?

A

1763-1776

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7
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The Boston Massacre date?

A

March 5, 1770

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7
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Revolution:

A

rapid socio-economic and political change that reorders society

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Laissez faire:

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free market, determines who creates what

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Pietism:

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rigorous religious observance

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9
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Triangle trade:

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stems from mercantilism, by european countries

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Mercantilism:

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the economic system in which empire decides what is produced and where it is produced

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10
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Tariffs:

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taxes on imported goods

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11
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Matrilinear:

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through the mother’s line, in iroquois: women

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12
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Acadians:

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The Acadians are an ethnic group descended from the French who settled in the New France colony of Acadia during the 17th and 18th centuries.

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13
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John Locke:

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natural rights=freedom of life, liberty and property. BORN GOOD

GOVERNMENT PROTECTS (if government does not protect, you can rebel)

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14
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Charles:

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Checks and balances

wants 3 branches of government

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14
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Hobbes:

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BORN BAD

Strong Government necessary to protect and maintain stability

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15
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George Whitefield:

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God is love

Individuals should seek a relationship with God

Challenging the role of ministers

Whitefield known and loved nationwide (brought world together)

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16
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Iroquois:

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expanding empire, traditional enemies of huron

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16
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Johnathan Edwards:

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Angry God

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17
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Huron:

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allied with french

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18
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Religious switch from Britain to america:

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strong church state alliance-> separation of church and state (freedom of religion, if white)

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18
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Economic switch from Britain to america:

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mercantilism-> free market (adam smith)

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18
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Social switch from Britain to america:

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inherited status-> meritocracy

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18
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Political switch from Britain to america:

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monarchy->democracy, kingdom to nation/state

19
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Seeds of democracy->

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no longer a hierarchical view of the world, more individual

20
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How were puritans mostly treated in the colonies?

A

Puritans treated well, hand in hand with governing authorities

Other religious groups not tolerated where puritans were

21
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How were anglicans mostly treated in the colonies?

A

in the south they were treated very well, other religions treated with suspision

22
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how did whitefield challenge other religions

A

Established religions were fragmented because People have sense of ownership over their choices of religion

God is with us in this cause for revolt
“God will fight for us” to have rights

23
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Benjamin Franklin on Rev Whitefield:

A

Meets whitefield in philadelphia

Gives him a lot of money because he is so moved by his speech

Saw him as honest

24
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Religions in states:

South?
N.E?
Maryland?
Pennsylvania?
New York?

A

South anglicans: king, bishop

N.E: puritans (congregational and presbyterian (dominant religions in new england)

Maryland: settled by catholics but soon pushed out

Pennsylvania: quakers

New York: dutch reform

24
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Ben franklin:

A

Quintessential enlightened man in the colonies

Man of science

Inventor, Wealthy, successful

25
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French louisiana->

A

new cajun culture

25
Q

Middle ground->

A

area where europeans have to pay attention and abide by native americans

Center of trade, fertile land, hunting grounds

Controlled by native americans

25
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How did the Iroquois think punishment should happen

A

Identity of murderer was not of importance, but identity of group to which they belongs-> such as family, village, kin, nation held responsible for the murder

Torture, cannibalism, burning, scalping
Everything is sacred-> value of lif

26
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Revolution in indian country:

A

Treaty of paris outrage native populations:

They had no say in what was decided and they had fought alongside the french in a war that could have been done in europe

The ascent of the british and the departure of the french spelled an abrupt end to political strategy

26
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How the French thought punishment should happen

A

Individual killer held responsible for their crime

Compensated by death

26
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In order for ________________ to fully become __________they have to completely turn away from their _________

A

In order for native americans to fully become American they have to completely turn away from their culture

26
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Settlers _______ purchase land west of proclamation line of 1763

A

could

27
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What was the result of Pontiacs war?

A

Pontiac’s struggle for independence ultimately failed but succeeded in establishing the point that he indians regarded ohio and great lakes as their land

27
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Why did the treaty of paris outrage the indians

A

They had no say in what was decided and they had fought alongside the french in a war that could have been done in europe

The ascent of the british and the departure of the french spelled an abrupt end to political strategy

28
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Currency act-

A

1764

28
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How do migrants become american?

A

War

Going into it “i’m british” going out “im british-american/ american”
Identity changes based on experience

28
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Who was Amherst and what did he do

A

British commander in chief who didn’t like indians

Expected indians to trade furs as subject rather than allies

Amhurst ordered officers to destroy the indian “enemies” and take no prisoners

Supposedly sent smallpox into the indian camps to infect and wipe out the indians

28
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Easton treaty of 1758

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Discouraged settlement for settlers who needed land titles legally recognized in order to secure investments

Backcountry settlers advocated for a violent approach in clearing indian land, which put them at odds with coastal residents

29
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1754: Albany plan of union

A

We need to get the french out
Benjamin franklin going up to see the Iroquois
Join or die
Fails
Albany Congress Broke off relations with britain and threatened to trade with the french
“Not our problem”

29
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1763-> Pontiac’s rebellion

A

Want brits out of native property
Created the line separating brits form the rest of “their” land

30
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Effects of the war on american colonials:

A

United them against common enemy
Created a socializing experience for all the colonials who participate
Created bitter feelings toward the british that would only intensify

30
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Sugar act

A

Sugar act-1764

30
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Stamp Act-

A

1765

Tax on everyday essentials

31
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Quartering Act-

A

1765

Colonist need to feed and house soldiers
Occupying force

31
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Sons of liberty

A

Samuel Adams-> cousin of john adams
John hancock
Form a stamp act congress: boycott
Wealth in new world-> if they dont spend on british goods-> brits don’t get any money

31
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Compare: Albany plan of union to sons of liberty

A

Albany plan of union fails to unify against french

Show that they were together/ United front

31
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Free blacks->

A

leaders in independence movement

role often diminished/ concealed in public (paintings, news)

31
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Declaratory Act

A

1766

We can do whatever we want
Send british officials into the colonies, less locals more british

31
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Colonies response to Townshend Duties:

A

Riots against customs agents
Literate rebellion
Lead to Boston Massacre

31
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Boston Massacre

A

Result of tension of more troops coming in, young men who felt women were being disrespected
British put on trial defended by John Adams (felt they were innocent)

31
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French and indian war effects:

A

Left mutual resentment and debt
Colonists less dependent on british protection

31
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Huron:

A

allied with french

32
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What was the percentage of people in war?

A

⅓ pro independence, ⅓ anit independence, ⅓ doesn’t care

33
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According to John Locke, what are the “natural rights” of all men?

A

life liberty and property

34
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According to John Locke, why do people unite to form communities and governments? When should people disobey or rebel against the government?

A

to live comfortable, peaceful lives, and also to have security against any people that might desire to harm them and take away their natural rights and rebel when the government tries to take away or destroy the life, liberty, or property of the people, the government puts itself in a state of war with the people. At this point, the people do not need to obey the government anymore.

35
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What type of government do you think John Locke would want? Explain, and BE SPECIFIC

A

one that honors his idea of natural rights. one that serves his ideas

36
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In what ways do you think the ideas expressed by John Locke influenced Western political thought?

A

protests advocacy