History quiz

What is history defined as in these notes?

History is the collection of events, people, ideas, and movements that define a group.

What are the three key moments in U.S. History?

The Revolutionary War, The Civil War, and The Declaration of Independence.

What does the term 'Melting Pot Nation' refer to?

A nation of immigrants with diverse backgrounds.

What significant event in Europe occurred from the 1300s to 1500s?

The Renaissance.

What does 'Renaissance' mean?

Rebirth.

What fears did people have before exploration?

They feared the world was flat, there were monsters in the ocean, the water might be boiling, and storms could arise.

Seven continents

Antarctica, North America, South America, Africa, Asia Europe

When did King George come to power

1760

What was king george's attitude toward the colonies

He wanted to show he was in charge even though they had done well before

Why did the british army cause tension in the colonies

They stayed even when France was no longer a threat reminding colonists they weren't trusted

What was the slogan that emerged from colonial protests against taxation?

'No taxation without representation.'

What event is referred to as the Boston Massacre?

In 1770, five colonists were killed by British soldiers in a protest.

What happened during the Boston Tea Party?

Colonists dressed as Native Americans dumped tea into Boston Harbor as a protest.

When did the colonies officially unite to create the Constitution?

1787

By 1775 what changed in the colonies

Many wanted freedom against England

When did the colonies officially unite

By 1787 when they created the consitution

What does 'federal' mean in the context of government?

National.

What are the three branches of government?

Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.

Advantages for Americans in the revolutionary war (4)

1. knew the land

2. had a cause

3. didn’t have to win just avoid losing

4. George Washington

Advantages for British (3)

1. greatest military/navy

2. experienced in battle/ better treasures

3. more money- manufacturing

Legislate

make laws

Two parts of congress

House of Representatives and Senate

What are the requirements to be a U.S. Senator?

At least 30 years old, 6-year term, 2 per state.

Weakness for Americans (3)

1. no real experience

2. not much money- equipment

3. not very unified

British weakness

1. average soldier just doing a job

2. long away from home

3. Some critical strategic mistakes

What are the requirements to be a U.S. Representative?

At least 25 years old, 2-year term, based on population.

Three main jobs of congress

To write and pass laws, They declare war, They approve the presidents appointment

What are the main jobs of the president?

Lead the country, be in charge of the military, and appoint judges and leaders.

What is the maximum length of a president's term?

4 years, with a maximum of 2 terms.

What makes our country better than others

We come from different backgrounds

What countries had the most impact on North America?

Spain, France, and England.

What was France seeking in the New World?

Fur, gold, and living space.

What was Spain seeking in the New World?

Gold, glory, and God.

What was England seeking in the New World?

Natural resources and living spaces.

Where does the main influence of America come from

England

When did English Colonies develop?

1607-1770.

Where did english colonies develop

Up and down the east coast

What was one reason for the existence of some colonies?

Religious freedom, For a profit, Pennsylvania was started because the king owed money to the penn family,

Pennsylvania was a _________ colony

model

What was one reason for the existence of some colonies?

Religious freedom, For a profit, Pennsylvania was started because the king owed money to the penn family,

Resources the colonies were known to make

Lumber, tobacco, cotton, rice, indigo, potatoes

Three events in Virginia in 1619 that were important

1. first women came

2. first government

3. Slavery began

What was one reason for the existence of some colonies?

Religious freedom, For a profit, Pennsylvania was started because the king owed money to the penn family

Where did three key events in the growth of American colonies

Virginia 1619

What were the three key events

The first women came to the new world, There was the first form of government and the colonies became to start ruling themselves out, the first slaves came to the new world, many great products became known of the east coast

What grew especially in the Northern states

Abolitionism

What was Abolitionism?

The process of getting rid of slavery.

What was the Louisiana Purchase?

In 1803, the U.S. bought a large territory from France for $15 million, doubling the country's size.

Who created the cotton gin and how did it affect slavery?

Eli Whitney created the cotton gin, which made it faster to remove seeds from cotton, leading to an increase in slave labor.

Slavery only flourished in the south because

The growing seasons were longer

What did people in the south fear?

that congress would outlaw slavery because way more people lived in the north

What was the significance of Uncle Tom's Cabin?

A book by Harriet Beecher Stowe that illustrated the harsh realities of slavery, impacting both the North and the South.

Texases history?

Texas had belonged to Mexico but then became an independent country America fought mexico partly for the gain of Texas Texas became a state in 1848

Birth of republic party

In 1854 a republican party came to be after a democratic party for 50 years

Pre history

Before things were recorded

what defines american history

The collection of moments that shaped our culture and forms

what does it mean that history's interpretive

we all look at events through different eyes

Where did Native Americans originally come from

We assume they came from a land bridge from Russia

1 great thing from the Renaissance

People rediscovered God, People rediscovered science, People rediscovered math, A love of art and literature came to be, Archetiture became important

1 great thing from the Renaissance

People rediscovered God, People rediscovered science, People rediscovered math, A love of art and literature came to be, Archetiture became important

1 great thing from the Renaissance

People rediscovered God, People rediscovered science, People rediscovered math, A love of art and literature came to be, Archetiture became important

1 great thing from the Renaissance

People rediscovered God, People rediscovered science, People rediscovered math, A love of art and literature came to be, Archetiture became important

1 great thing from the Renaissance

People rediscovered God, People rediscovered science, People rediscovered math, A love of art and literature came to be, Archetiture became important

The greatest gift of the Renaissance is

The desire to explore the world

When did America gain independence

July 4, 1776