Cultures, the American revolution, and early government

Anasazi

Which Native American civilization was known for constructing elaborate cliff dwellings in the southwest?

Find gold and other riches

what was a major goal of the early Spanish explorers in the Americans?

widespread death and decline in the Native American population

What was the impact of the introduction of European disease to the Americans?

Maryland

which colony was originally founded as a refuge for English Catholics?

Fishing, shipbuilding, and trade

the New England colonies developed economies based largely on what activities?

Introduction of new crops and livestock to both Europe and the Americans

What was one major effect of the Colombian exchange?

Proclamation of 1763

which British policy restricted colonial expansion west of the Appalachian mountains?

They believed it was unfair and unjust without representation in the British parliament

why did colonist most strongly object to British taxation?

Group acted out several protest against British taxes and acts

What was the primary purpose of the Sons of Liberty?

Demonstrated that the American colonists were willing to fight and die for their freedom

What was the significance of the Battle of Bucker Hill?

Battle of Lexington and Concord

which event directly led to the calling of the Second Continental Congress?

Consent of the governed

According to the Declaration of Independence, where do governments obtain their power from?

Convinced France to formally ally with the American colonists

Why was the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the war?

American colonists who supported independence from Great Britain

who were the patriots?

providing naval support and soldiers that were crucial to the siege of Yorktown

What role did France play in the American victory at Yorktown?

Formally recognized the independence of the US by Great Britain

what did the Treaty of Paris (1783) establish?

A weak central government that lacked the power to tax effectively or regulate interstate commerce

What were the main weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

Shay’s Rebellion

Which event exposed the weaknesses of the articles of confederation?

Representation based on each state’s population

what did the Virginia plan propose regarding representation?

A legislature with equal representation for each state

How did the New Jersey plan differ from the Virginia plan?

Representation in congress

what issue did the great compromise resolve?

How to count enslaved people for the purpose of representation and taxation

What issue did the three-fifths compromise address?

the Articles of confederation had proven to be ineffective in governing the new nation

Why did federalists argue the constitution was necessary?

Protect individual liberties from potential government overreach

Why did anti-federalists support adding the bill of rights?

division of governmental legislative, executive. And judicial branches

What is meant by “separation of powers”?

The 14th amendment

Which amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?