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Great Awakening

A religious revival that increased religious diversity and emotional worship in the South.

Ohio Company

Played a significant role in causing the Seven Years' War.

Proclamation of 1763

Issued by the British government to stop colonial expansion beyond the Appalachian Mountains.

Seven Years' War impact on Britain

Financially impacted Britain by leading to increased taxation on the American colonies.

Dunmore’s Proclamation (1775)

Encouraged enslaved people to join the British Army in exchange for freedom.

British military advantage

More troops and better-trained soldiers compared to the Americans.

Role of the South in the Declaration of Independence

Richard Henry Lee introduced the resolution for independence.

Turning point battle in the Southern Campaign

The Battle of King’s Mountain.

Caribbean colonies influence

They provided Britain with troops and resources during the American Revolution.

Major problem under the Articles of Confederation

States had too much independence.

Three-Fifths Compromise

Created to determine how enslaved people would count for representation.

First state created west of the Appalachian Mountains

Kentucky.

Second Great Awakening's impact on the South

Led to increased religious participation and revival meetings.

Jefferson's change to federal government

Reduced government size and debt.

Spoils system under Andrew Jackson

Gave government jobs to political supporters.

Main cause of the Nullification Crisis

Southern states opposed federal tariffs.

Mason-Dixon Line

Originally settled a border dispute between Pennsylvania and Maryland.

Purpose of the Northwest Ordinance (1787)

To ban slavery in newly settled western territories.

Direct result of the Compromise of 1850

California became a free state.

Reason for church splits in the 1840s

Over disagreements about slavery.