What were they primary nations that explored and settled the North American continent? Flashcards
what were the primary nations that explored and settled the north America Continent ?
England, Spain ,France ,Portugal, and Holland came for religious freedom and searching for wealth
What was the unique political influence that England brought to the political development of the United States?
The Joint Stock Companies
Why was the English system of colonization more successful in North America?
What were the two joint stock companies that settled the Virginia colony and the Plymouth colony?
The Virginia company and the Plymouth company
What elements of colonial American life led to a sense of independence?
They will have their own government, their own economy, their own militias, own treaties with Indians, and enjoy complete religious freedom.
How did the reformation in England affect the migration of those seeking religious freedom in America?
The reformation in England placed the English people in difficult religious and political circumstances that required them to behave in ways that were directly against their conscience leaving them no choice but to flee in order to find religious freedom.
What is the difference between Puritans, Puritan Separatists, Quakers, and Catholics?
● Puritans- wanted to purify the church of England
● Puritan Separatists- also wanted to purify the church of England but they separated themselves from the Church of England
● Quakers- Were pacifists(a person who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable.) and believed one could have a direct experience of christ without any ordained clergy. Unlike the Puritans, the Quakers didn’t want to fight.
● Catholics-Their legions are to the pope and not to the King
Who were the two most prominent ministers involved in the Great Awakening and how did their delivery styles differ?
Jonathan Edwards and George Whitfield
What were the two earliest governing models formed in America?
The General assembly and House of Burgesses.
What is the American Idea?
With hard work and determination, anyone can improve their socioeconomic status.
How did ancient philosophers affect the founding fathers’ approach to developing and establishing a government for the United States?
Explain the difference between the Federalist and anti-federalist views of the role of government?
Federalists want a strong central/federal government whereas anti-federalists believe there should be more power invested in the states and the people.
What is the most prevailing legacy of the puritans that remains in America today?
Had to do with their concerns over whether or not they were the elective god or whether they were doomed to hell. They felt that if they were prosperous then they must be one of the elected few. Long story short- their prevailing legacy is their work ethic. The idea is that everyone should work hard and be prosperous.
What is the origin of Utopian thought?
Sir Thomas Moore wrote a book called Utopia about a perfect physical existence on Earth. Moore originally wrote utopia simply for amusement.
Why did Utopian societies fail?
They had very strict rules about celibacy so they were never able to procreate and the population diminished.
