US History Midterm review

Globalization

Globalization

Connects the World Spreads products and religion BANANA

Indentured Servitude

Contracted labor Repay debts Hard to get out of.

Slavery

Forced Labor Mostly African American Justified with religion.

Savage

Justification of Slavery Used to Dehumanize Word mostly used on foreigners.

Middle Passage

Transportation along coasts Boats carried slaves Cruel treatment of captives

Mercantilism

Trading High exports = High power High import = Less power

Joint Stock Co.

Company stock can be bought People can own part of the company Possible Wealth

Columbian Exchange

Exchange of goods Exchange of ideas Exchange of disease

Sugarcane

Used to make sugar Source of wealth Used slave labor

Roanoke

"Lost Colony" First civilization of colonial america Disappeared

Quality Research

Learn from the past Predict the future Primary sources are important

Authority of Source

Level of authenticity Primary source Secondary source

Primary Source

Witnessed firsthand All knowledge from the scene Credible

Secondary Source

Did not witness firsthand Heard from others Not credible

Consumer Revolution

Market increase purchase of luxury goods Occurred in England Purchased by diverse people

George Whitefield

American preacher A founder of Methodism A founder of Evangelical Movement

The Enlightenment

Age of Reason 1800's Science over blind faith

Rise of Literature

Rise of education Rise of affordable novels Enhanced culture

Common Sense (TP)

Written by Thomas Paine Created to help the 13 colonies fight for independence. Outlined the need for american independence

Natural Rights

Universal rights Right to live People can distinguish right form wrong.

Great Awakening

Religious revivals 1700s Increased religious tolerance

Colonial GA

Banned slavery Banned Rum Banned Christians

Articles of Confederation

Congress can declare war Allowed US to wage war against Britain Established Constitutional union

Constitution

Checks and balances Created the three branches (legislative, executive, judicial) Protects life, liberty, and property.

Bill of Rights

Freedom of speech Freedom of press Freedom of religion

Elastic Clause

Necessary and proper clause Gave congress implied powers Allows federal gov. to expand power within constitution

Federalism

Division of power between state and national gov. Promotes political participation. Encourages economic equality

Federalists

Supporters of federalism. Favored strong centralized government Wanted Gov. to prevent fighting between states

Anti

Federalists

Electoral College

Body of People representing states of the US They vote for president and vice president. There are 538 members