us history

What economic theory influenced the founders of the British colonies?

Mercantilism, where colonies provided raw materials to England.

What were the Southern Colonies searching for upon establishment?

Gold and other financial resources.

What type of economy did the Southern Colonies develop?

An economy based on agriculture and cash crops.

What was the impact of the location of the New England Colonies?

Short growing season and poor soil, leading to a focus on shipbuilding, trading, and fishing.

What significant war began due to tensions between British colonists, French settlers, and Native Americans?

The French and Indian War.

What did the Treaty of Paris 1763 accomplish?

It ended the French and Indian War and ceded French territories in North America to Britain.

What was the King’s Proclamation of 1763?

It forbade colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.

What was the Stamp Act of 1765?

A law imposing taxes on printed materials in the colonies.

Who were the Sons of Liberty?

A group that protested British taxation and sometimes used violence to intimidate tax collectors.

What significant battle greatly lifted American morale during the Revolution?

The Battle of Trenton.

What turning point battle in the American Revolution convinced France to support the Americans?

The Battle of Saratoga.

What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?

It led to the British surrender and the end of the American Revolution in North America.

What did the Treaty of Paris, 1783 accomplish?

It confirmed American independence and set territorial boundaries.

What were the key compromises in the Constitution?

The Great Compromise and the Three-Fifths Compromise.

What did the Great Compromise entail?

Creation of a bicameral legislature with proportional representation in the House and equal representation in the Senate.

What was the purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts?

To suppress dissent against the government, particularly among immigrants.

What was the significance of the Election of 1800?

It marked the first peaceful transfer of power between political parties in the U.S.

What was the outcome of the Louisiana Purchase?

Doubled the size of the United States for $15 million.

What impact did the War of 1812 have on American identity?

It fostered a sense of nationalism and pride among U.S. citizens.

What was the Monroe Doctrine?

A policy that warned European nations against colonization in the Americas.

What was the significance of the Second Great Awakening?

It inspired a series of social reform movements.

Who was Nat Turner?

An enslaved African American who led a violent rebellion in 1831.

What was the Missouri Compromise?

A law that maintained the balance of power between slave and free states.

What led to the rise of sectionalism in the U.S.?

Debates over slavery and economic differences between the North and South.

What did the Dred Scott decision declare?

That African Americans were not citizens and Congress could not restrict slavery in U.S. territories.

Who was John Brown?

An abolitionist who led a violent raid at Harpers Ferry in an attempt to start a slave uprising.

What did the Election of 1860 result in?

The secession of Southern states from the Union.

What was Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation?

A declaration that freed all slaves in Confederate-held territory.

What did the Civil War's Battle of Antietam lead to?

It inspired Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation.

What was the impact of the G.I. Bill?

It provided benefits to returning WWII servicemen, aiding their reintegration into civilian life.

What was significant about Nixon's Watergate Scandal?

It led to a loss of trust in the federal government and new laws on campaign financing.

What did the Environmental Protection Agency do?

It was established to protect human health and the environment.