U.S. History Unit 1

The English response to the Boston Tea Party was...

Intolerable Acts

The famous pamphlet "Common Sense" was written by...

Thomas Paine

During early colonial years, Britain's policy towrds the colonies was one of...

Salutary Neglect

Underneath mercantilism and the Navigation Acts, colonies…

Paid low prices from Britain for raw materials

What event inspired some coloniests to start the talk of rebelling against Britain?

Boston Massacre

"No taxation without representation!" was a catchphrase used by American colonists to describe how they resented taxes being levied against them when they had no representation in Parliament. (TRUE/FALSE)

True

What were THREE colonial responses to new taxes and parliamentary decisions? PICK 3

Petitioning Parliament, Boycotting British goods, Increased smuggling

The Declaration of Independence demanded independence from Great Britain based on...

Natural, inborn rights of every person

The primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence was

to issue a list of grievances

What THREE things are implied in the concepts of natural rights?

Something that is given to all people, Something you are born with, Something that is not earned

Independence now!!! (PATRIOT/LOYALIST)

Patriot

Death to King George! (PATRIOT/LOYALIST)

Patriot

I can respect John Adams as a man, but I disagree with his views on independence. (PATRIOT/LOYALIST)

Loyalist

Those who give up their freedom for safety don't deserve freedom or safety. (PATRIOT/LOYALIST)

Patriot

Did you hear about those poor people in Boston who were slaughtered by those Redcoats? (PATRIOT/LOYALIST)

Patriot

We have been part of England for over 200 years, why change now? (PATRIOT/LOYALIST)

Loyalist

My taxes are too high! (PATRIOT/LOYALIST)

Patriot

What theory suggested that Parliament represents Britisth subjects as a whole?

Virtual Representation

No taxation without representation! (PATRIOT/LOYALIST)

Patriot

What are THREE true statements about the PATRIOT population in the British colonies? PICK 3

They were about one-third of the population, They included farmers, artisans, and merchants, They saw economic opportunity in an independent America

What are THREE true statements about the LOYALIST population in the British colonies? PICK 3

They were about one-third of the population, They felt a strong loyalty to both king and country, They were mostly people of wealth

There are many advantages to being a part of the British Empire. (PATRIOT/LOYALIST)

Loyalist

Taxes are used to keep us safe from the French. (PATRIOT/LOYALIST)

Loyalist

Those people responsible for the Boston Tea Party should be caught and executed for their treason!

Loyalist

One advantage the colonists had over the British was a trained army and navy. (TRUE/FALSE)

False

The Treaty of Paris in 1783 granted the United States territory from the Atlantic Ocean to the ______

Mississippi River

Put the following events in chronological order from what happened first to last:

Salutary Neglect, Writs of Assistance, Boston Tea Party, Lexington and Concord

What was the purpose of the Second Continental Congress?

Govern the colonies during the Revolutionary War

What were the greatest challenges facing the Americans after they won independence?

Forming a new effective government and establishing trade

Britain's greatest asset in the war was its well trained army and navy. (TRUE/FALSE)

True

How did Shays' Rebellion change the course of American history?

It showed the weakness of the Articles of Confederation and led to a new constitution.

Shays' Rebellion was a protest by farmers who faced problems from

debts they owed to creditors.

Which of the following did the authors of the Articles of Confederation fear the most?

strong national government

What is a main reason why the Articles of Confederation failed?

the national government was too weak

corge Washington set many precedents (examples) for future presidents. What are three precedents that Washington set?

stepping down voluntarily after two terms, enforcing federal laws as shown in the Whiskey Rebellion, establishing the executive cabinet

What does the term "federalism" mean?

It means that the state and national governments have different powers.

What were 3 issues of major national concern after the signing of the Constitution (1787-1814)?

how to deal with Native Americans in the Ohio River Valley, how to settle conflicts with European powers, how to implement (enforce and organize) the new Constitution.

What are three things that effected America during the years between 1787 and 1814?

the U.S. stood up to its European challengers and started being recognized and respected, the U.S. physically expanded its borders, the power of the central government increased

The Sedition Act allowed the national government to jail people for

making negative statements about the government.

The XYZ Affair resulted in

strong anti-French feelings in the United States and fears of sedition

The Virginia and Kentucky resolutions illustrate a conflict between

state governments and national governments.

The Alien and Sedition acts were passed by Congress and signed by President Adams. What were Congress and the President afraid of?

the French Revolution and French immigration

Why was the election of 1800 important?

It was the first time where power peacefully transferred from one party to another.

Which of the following actions taken by Jefferson expanded the power of the federal government?

the purchase of the Louisiana Territory

The Louisiana Purchase was significant because it

doubled the size of the U.S.

Which of the following accurately describes the significance of the Louisiana Purchase?

It doubled the size of the U.S., expanding its power over North America

What are three reasons why the Lewis and Clark expedition was important?

it demonstrated the determination of early Americans, it gave the opportunity to study new plant and animal species, it eventually opened up transcontinental (across the continent) travel from the East to the West

What impact did Sacagawea have on American history?

She helped a U.S. expedition explore the Louisiana Territory.

What are three true statements about the Lewis and Clark expedition?

York, Clark's slave, and Sacajawea, a Shoshone woman, were crucial to the expedition's success, President Jefferson had hoped to learn about the Native Americans who inhabited the land,, The expedition collected many items of scientific interest.

How was the principle of judicial review established in the U.S.?

the decision in the Marbury vs. Madison case

What were three causes of the War of 1812?

Britain seized American ships headed to France, Britain incited Native American attacks on the frontier, American sailors were impressed into the British Navy

Why was the War of 1812 important to the United States?

It created a greater sense of nationalism and unity.