A New Nation Part 1 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Why did Congress want to revise the Articles of Confederation?
Americans wanted to revise articles with two changes, Wanted Congress to have power to regulate trade and Wanted Congress to be able to tax.
Describe the characteristics of the Constitutional Convention: all of the delegates where white males, many wealthy, many lawyers. Many helped write State Consist, many had been state governors.
Describe the VA Plan: Gave power to tax and regulate trade. Proposed Gov with three branches, bicameral leg: States with bigger pop have more members. Executive with 7 year term.
Describe the New Jersey Plan: It favored the small states. Maintained unicameral leg with each state getting one vote.
The executive: Had executive committee rather than 1 person
Describe the Connecticut Compromise: Ended stalemate over VA and NJ plans between big and small states
Calls for Gov having power to regulate trade and tax, Bicameral Leg: 1 by pop, 1 equal, 1 executive.
Describe the 3/5 compromise: Slaves count 3/5 of person in pop count, Slaves also count 3/5 of person in amount of tax state pays to fed.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Colonial Life Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
How were colonial governments set up and how did the Glorious Rev in England affect them?
Most people of colonies asserted they were entitled to same rights as other English subjects and differed on way they were appointed and most had some type of elected leg.
Colonist rebelled all over in name of new monarch Based on salutary neglect which means colonies had self rule as long as cooperated with econ policy and aided in war.
Describe the slave trade and how it affected the colonies:
Slavery depended on region where in North worked small jobs and in South they worked hard labor.
Describe colonial trade and taxes:
Europeans participated in triangle trade were they carried goods from Europe to Africa to trade for slaves who were then shipped to Americas.
Describe the commercial rev in the colonies:
Most colonists lived on farms but wanted luxury items like tea and sugar.
Describe how the enlightenment affected the colonies:
Enlightenment Movement in Europe in 1600 and 1700’s were thinkers like Rousseau, Locke, and Voltaire looked for natural laws to apply to gov, society, and economics influenced the colonies.
Describe the Great awakening in the colonies:
a religious movement in mid 1700’s where evangelical preachers traveled from town to town giving emotion packed sermons
Other Settlements Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe initial Spanish exploration of the New World: Florida while in search of the fountain of youth.
Describe Spanish exploration of what would become US including their treatment of Indians:
Describe French Exploration of the New World: French did not come in conflict with Indians cause needed them to gain furs. Only exception when Champlain helped Indian allies defeat Iroquois. After defeat caused problems with raids on French territory.
Describe French founding of New Orleans: Robert de La Salle was hoping to find Northwest Passage instead made way South on Miss River. When got to Gulf of Mexico claimed land around Miss River Basin for France and established port city of New Orleans.
Describe Dutch Exploration in North America: Dutch had formed permanent settlement at Fort Nassau called New Netherlands. To guard mouth of Hudson River built New Amsterdam at tip of Manhattan island giving them a major seaport.
Describe the discovery of Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania began as a debt paid by King Charles II to Quaker William Penn. The King gave Penn the land as a proprietary colony. The colony soon prospered because of fertile soil, navigable rivers, and a temperate climate
New England Settlement Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the Puritans and why they came to the New World: A group of religious ppl that can to the U.S for religious freedom.
Describe Puritan Society: In 1620’s Charles I started persecuting Puritans causing Puritans to seek colonies for religious freedom
Describe Puritan interaction with the Indians:
After war Puritans encouraged Indians to move to praying towns were they could convert Indians to Christianity which at the same time allowed Puritans to expand land
Describe King Phillip’s War:
In 1675 a massive Indian rebellion called King Phillip’s War erupted. Indians won first with traded for weapons, but soon ran out of ammo when trade was cut off
Wars of Empire Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Why did the British and French fight over the colonies?
Both sides wooed Indians with gifts including weapons.
When go to war over the colonies, what group do the French and the British try to get on their side and Why?
Indians.
Describe the events in the Ohio River Valley that led to the outbreak of war?
To keep British out French built Fort Duquesne. That Enraged British sent Washington to evict.
How do British turn the tide of war?
British cut off French shipping to Americas which caused many Indians to shift to British.
Describe Pontiacs Rebellion: The Indians goal was to weaken British and bring back French but failed to capture biggest British forts and when supplies started to run out rebellion fizzled.
Describe the aftermath of the French Indian War: After investing blood and money many British wanted greater control of colonies also wanted colonist to pay some war debt and cost of guarding rterritories.
The Causes of Am Rev Part 1 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the similarities and differences between the British and colonial govs:
British colonies very similar. Most colonies had executive and two house leg just like British. Usually in colonies executive appointed by king and one house of leg appointed by king. Even though democratic most colonist and British did not believe everyone was equal.
Describe why the British gov imposes new taxes on the colonies:
War made Parliament decide that colonist should pay some of the money to pay debt from war and protect colonies. British officials wanted to change situation with governors by taxing colonist to provide governors pay.
Describe some of the new taxes imposed by the British gov in the 1760’s:
Parliament also passes Stamp Act which requires colonist to pay tax on printed material. Parliament passes quartering act requiring colonist to house and supply GB army.
Describe the Stamp Act and the colonist response to it:
Requires colonist to pay tax on printed material. Colonist angrily protested cause did not think Parliament could tax colonies directly without rep in Parliament.
The Causes of Am Rev Part 2 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe where the protest over new taxes got many of their ideas:
People began to take up enlightenment ideas like John Locke that encouraged individual rights
Describe what action the Stamp Act Congress took, and the British response to it:
Stamp Act Congress showed colonist would not accept direct taxes, so Parliament backed off but thought would accept indirect taxes so pass Townshend Acts which tax glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea
Describe the Boston Massacre and its causes:
Colonist also responded to new taxes with more protest, boycotts, and Street Violence especially in Mass.
Describe British response to the Boston Massacre:
Custom agents seize ship owned by John Hancock setting off a series of riots which crown sent troops to suppress in the end angering more
Describe the Boston Tea Party and the British response to it:
In Dec 1773 colonist took matters in own hands and dressed as Indians dumping British tea into Boston Harbor. British leaders enraged by act so closed Boston port until tea was paid for and sent troops and warships to take action
Describe the First Continental Congress and what policiews came out of it: At convention passed boycott of all British goods and created a system to enforce them
Am Rev Part 1 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the beginning of the Am Rev: Because of stockpiled weapons
Describe the battle of Lexington: April 19, 1775 war erupted at Lexington and Concord two towns west of Boston, Mass sent troops to arrest John Hancock and Sam Adams and to seize their stockpiled weapons.
Describe the actions of the Second Continental Congress: Second Continental Congress, rest of colonies joined New Englanders and jointly took control of war forming army under Washington. Some wanted to declare independence.
Describe the book Common Sense and the affect it had on the colonies: In the book, Paine argued for independence from Britain, republican government, and union of states, ideas built movement towards independence
Describe the signing of the Dec of Independence:
Congress approves Dec of Independence written mostly by Jefferson which denounced the king of England as a tyrant and declared people have unalienable rights
Web Quest Unit 1 Words
1) Missionary- is a Christian who has been sent to a foreign country to teach people about Christianity.
2) Viceroy- was the person who ruled a colony on behalf of his king, queen, or government
3) Northwest Passage- a water route between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean along the northern coast of North America
4) Samuel De Champlain- French explorer in Nova Scotia who established a settlement on the site of modern Quebec
5) Charter- is a formal document describing the rights, aims, or principles of an organization or group of people
6) joint stock company- is a company that is owned by the people who have bought shares in that company
7) Powhatan- Indian chief and founder of the Powhatan confederacy of tribes in eastern Virginia; father of Pocahontas
8) House of Burgess-
9) Royal Colony- The British Overseas Territories are fourteen territories that the United Kingdom considers to be its sovereign territory, but which do not form part of the United Kingdom itself.
10) Proprietary Colony- a colony given to a proprietor to govern (in 17th century).
11) Puritan- someone who adheres to strict religious principles; someone opposed to sensual pleasures
12) Separatist- an advocate of secession or separation from a larger group
13) Pilgrim- someone who journeys in foreign lands
14) Mayflower Compact- A signed agreement to ensure peace between the two groups carried by the Mayflower to America, and which was to serve as a foundation for the democratic structure of the settlers.
15) John Winthrop- he led a group of English Puritans to the New World in 1630
16) Pequot War- was an armed conflict between an alliance of Massachusetts Bay and Plymouth colonies
17) King Phillip’s War- A series of battles in New Hampshire between the colonists and the Wompanowogs.
18) Bacon’s Rebellion- a young planter led a rebellion against people who were friendly to the indians.
19) Pocahontas- A native Indian of America, daughter of Chief Powahatan, who was one of the first to marry an Englishman.
20) Walter Raleigh
21) Indentured servant- A person who has agreed to work for an individual for a specified period of time in order to repay a debt.
22) Triangular trade
23) Magna Carta
24) English Bill of Rights
25) Habeas corpus
26) Salutary neglect
27) Mercantilism
28) Navigation Act
29) Enlightenment
30) Benjamin Franklin
31) George Washington
32) French Indian War
33) Pontiac’s Rebellion
34) Proclamation of 1763
35) Albany Plan of Union
36) Stamp Act
37) John Adams
38) Patrick Henry
39) Sons of Liberty
40) non-importation agreement
41) Boston Massacre
42) committee of correspondence
43) Boston Tea Party- citizens of Boston raided three British ships in Boston harbor and dumped hundreds of chests of tea in to the harbor.
44) Intolerable Acts- five laws passed by the English Parliament as a reaction to the Boston Tea Party.
45) First Continental Congress- became the government of the United States out of necessity
46) Militia- civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
47) Loyalist- a person who is loyal to their allegiance
48) Second Continental Congress- assumed the powers of a central government, made George Washington the commander
49) George Washington- 1st President of the United States; commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
50) Thomas Paine- was a participant in the American Revolution.
51) Declaration of Independence- the document recording the proclamation of the second Continental Congress asserting the independence of the Colonies
52) Thomas Jefferson- 3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803
53) Natural Rights- rights, freedoms and privileges which are such a basic part of human nature that they cannot be taken away.
54) Cornwallis- the commander of the British forces in the American War of Independence; was defeated by American and French troops at Yorktown (1738-1805)
55) Yorktown- in 1781 the British under Cornwallis surrendered after a siege of three weeks by American and French troops; the surrender ended the American Revolution.
56) Saratoga- A battle during the American Revolution (1777); the British under Burgoyne were defeated
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
How were colonial governments set up and how did the Glorious Rev in England affect them?
Most people of colonies asserted they were entitled to same rights as other English subjects and differed on way they were appointed and most had some type of elected leg.
Colonist rebelled all over in name of new monarch Based on salutary neglect which means colonies had self rule as long as cooperated with econ policy and aided in war.
Describe the slave trade and how it affected the colonies:
Slavery depended on region where in North worked small jobs and in South they worked hard labor.
Describe colonial trade and taxes:
Europeans participated in triangle trade were they carried goods from Europe to Africa to trade for slaves who were then shipped to Americas.
Describe the commercial rev in the colonies:
Most colonists lived on farms but wanted luxury items like tea and sugar.
Describe how the enlightenment affected the colonies:
Enlightenment Movement in Europe in 1600 and 1700’s were thinkers like Rousseau, Locke, and Voltaire looked for natural laws to apply to gov, society, and economics influenced the colonies.
Describe the Great awakening in the colonies:
a religious movement in mid 1700’s where evangelical preachers traveled from town to town giving emotion packed sermons
Other Settlements Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe initial Spanish exploration of the New World: Florida while in search of the fountain of youth.
Describe Spanish exploration of what would become US including their treatment of Indians:
Describe French Exploration of the New World: French did not come in conflict with Indians cause needed them to gain furs. Only exception when Champlain helped Indian allies defeat Iroquois. After defeat caused problems with raids on French territory.
Describe French founding of New Orleans: Robert de La Salle was hoping to find Northwest Passage instead made way South on Miss River. When got to Gulf of Mexico claimed land around Miss River Basin for France and established port city of New Orleans.
Describe Dutch Exploration in North America: Dutch had formed permanent settlement at Fort Nassau called New Netherlands. To guard mouth of Hudson River built New Amsterdam at tip of Manhattan island giving them a major seaport.
Describe the discovery of Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania began as a debt paid by King Charles II to Quaker William Penn. The King gave Penn the land as a proprietary colony. The colony soon prospered because of fertile soil, navigable rivers, and a temperate climate
New England Settlement Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the Puritans and why they came to the New World: A group of religious ppl that can to the U.S for religious freedom.
Describe Puritan Society: In 1620’s Charles I started persecuting Puritans causing Puritans to seek colonies for religious freedom
Describe Puritan interaction with the Indians:
After war Puritans encouraged Indians to move to praying towns were they could convert Indians to Christianity which at the same time allowed Puritans to expand land
Describe King Phillip’s War:
In 1675 a massive Indian rebellion called King Phillip’s War erupted. Indians won first with traded for weapons, but soon ran out of ammo when trade was cut off
Wars of Empire Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Why did the British and French fight over the colonies?
Both sides wooed Indians with gifts including weapons.
When go to war over the colonies, what group do the French and the British try to get on their side and Why?
Indians.
Describe the events in the Ohio River Valley that led to the outbreak of war?
To keep British out French built Fort Duquesne. That Enraged British sent Washington to evict.
How do British turn the tide of war?
British cut off French shipping to Americas which caused many Indians to shift to British.
Describe Pontiacs Rebellion: The Indians goal was to weaken British and bring back French but failed to capture biggest British forts and when supplies started to run out rebellion fizzled.
Describe the aftermath of the French Indian War: After investing blood and money many British wanted greater control of colonies also wanted colonist to pay some war debt and cost of guarding rterritories.
The Causes of Am Rev Part 1 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the similarities and differences between the British and colonial govs:
British colonies very similar. Most colonies had executive and two house leg just like British. Usually in colonies executive appointed by king and one house of leg appointed by king. Even though democratic most colonist and British did not believe everyone was equal.
Describe why the British gov imposes new taxes on the colonies:
War made Parliament decide that colonist should pay some of the money to pay debt from war and protect colonies. British officials wanted to change situation with governors by taxing colonist to provide governors pay.
Describe some of the new taxes imposed by the British gov in the 1760’s:
Parliament also passes Stamp Act which requires colonist to pay tax on printed material. Parliament passes quartering act requiring colonist to house and supply GB army.
Describe the Stamp Act and the colonist response to it:
Requires colonist to pay tax on printed material. Colonist angrily protested cause did not think Parliament could tax colonies directly without rep in Parliament.
The Causes of Am Rev Part 2 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe where the protest over new taxes got many of their ideas:
People began to take up enlightenment ideas like John Locke that encouraged individual rights
Describe what action the Stamp Act Congress took, and the British response to it:
Stamp Act Congress showed colonist would not accept direct taxes, so Parliament backed off but thought would accept indirect taxes so pass Townshend Acts which tax glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea
Describe the Boston Massacre and its causes:
Colonist also responded to new taxes with more protest, boycotts, and Street Violence especially in Mass.
Describe British response to the Boston Massacre:
Custom agents seize ship owned by John Hancock setting off a series of riots which crown sent troops to suppress in the end angering more
Describe the Boston Tea Party and the British response to it:
In Dec 1773 colonist took matters in own hands and dressed as Indians dumping British tea into Boston Harbor. British leaders enraged by act so closed Boston port until tea was paid for and sent troops and warships to take action
Describe the First Continental Congress and what policiews came out of it: At convention passed boycott of all British goods and created a system to enforce them
Am Rev Part 1 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the beginning of the Am Rev: Because of stockpiled weapons
Describe the battle of Lexington: April 19, 1775 war erupted at Lexington and Concord two towns west of Boston, Mass sent troops to arrest John Hancock and Sam Adams and to seize their stockpiled weapons.
Describe the actions of the Second Continental Congress: Second Continental Congress, rest of colonies joined New Englanders and jointly took control of war forming army under Washington. Some wanted to declare independence.
Describe the book Common Sense and the affect it had on the colonies: In the book, Paine argued for independence from Britain, republican government, and union of states, ideas built movement towards independence
Describe the signing of the Dec of Independence:
Congress approves Dec of Independence written mostly by Jefferson which denounced the king of England as a tyrant and declared people have unalienable rights
Web Quest Unit 1 Words
1) Missionary- is a Christian who has been sent to a foreign country to teach people about Christianity.
2) Viceroy- was the person who ruled a colony on behalf of his king, queen, or government
3) Northwest Passage- a water route between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean along the northern coast of North America
4) Samuel De Champlain- French explorer in Nova Scotia who established a settlement on the site of modern Quebec
5) Charter- is a formal document describing the rights, aims, or principles of an organization or group of people
6) joint stock company- is a company that is owned by the people who have bought shares in that company
7) Powhatan- Indian chief and founder of the Powhatan confederacy of tribes in eastern Virginia; father of Pocahontas
8) House of Burgess-
9) Royal Colony- The British Overseas Territories are fourteen territories that the United Kingdom considers to be its sovereign territory, but which do not form part of the United Kingdom itself.
10) Proprietary Colony- a colony given to a proprietor to govern (in 17th century).
11) Puritan- someone who adheres to strict religious principles; someone opposed to sensual pleasures
12) Separatist- an advocate of secession or separation from a larger group
13) Pilgrim- someone who journeys in foreign lands
14) Mayflower Compact- A signed agreement to ensure peace between the two groups carried by the Mayflower to America, and which was to serve as a foundation for the democratic structure of the settlers.
15) John Winthrop- he led a group of English Puritans to the New World in 1630
16) Pequot War- was an armed conflict between an alliance of Massachusetts Bay and Plymouth colonies
17) King Phillip’s War- A series of battles in New Hampshire between the colonists and the Wompanowogs.
18) Bacon’s Rebellion- a young planter led a rebellion against people who were friendly to the indians.
19) Pocahontas- A native Indian of America, daughter of Chief Powahatan, who was one of the first to marry an Englishman.
20) Walter Raleigh
21) Indentured servant- A person who has agreed to work for an individual for a specified period of time in order to repay a debt.
22) Triangular trade
23) Magna Carta
24) English Bill of Rights
25) Habeas corpus
26) Salutary neglect
27) Mercantilism
28) Navigation Act
29) Enlightenment
30) Benjamin Franklin
31) George Washington
32) French Indian War
33) Pontiac’s Rebellion
34) Proclamation of 1763
35) Albany Plan of Union
36) Stamp Act
37) John Adams
38) Patrick Henry
39) Sons of Liberty
40) non-importation agreement
41) Boston Massacre
42) committee of correspondence
43) Boston Tea Party- citizens of Boston raided three British ships in Boston harbor and dumped hundreds of chests of tea in to the harbor.
44) Intolerable Acts- five laws passed by the English Parliament as a reaction to the Boston Tea Party.
45) First Continental Congress- became the government of the United States out of necessity
46) Militia- civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
47) Loyalist- a person who is loyal to their allegiance
48) Second Continental Congress- assumed the powers of a central government, made George Washington the commander
49) George Washington- 1st President of the United States; commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
50) Thomas Paine- was a participant in the American Revolution.
51) Declaration of Independence- the document recording the proclamation of the second Continental Congress asserting the independence of the Colonies
52) Thomas Jefferson- 3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803
53) Natural Rights- rights, freedoms and privileges which are such a basic part of human nature that they cannot be taken away.
54) Cornwallis- the commander of the British forces in the American War of Independence; was defeated by American and French troops at Yorktown (1738-1805)
55) Yorktown- in 1781 the British under Cornwallis surrendered after a siege of three weeks by American and French troops; the surrender ended the American Revolution.
56) Saratoga- A battle during the American Revolution (1777); the British under Burgoyne were defeated
Am Rev Part 4 Review
Am Rev Part 4 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
What factors lead to the Patriot’s win?
Patriots Win War because of Four Factors
British made tactical mistakes initially underestimating colonist
British misunderstood Political nature of conflict
Patriots highly motivated with good leadership
Patriots help from France
Describe the Battle of Yorktown: Washington marches army south to trap Cornwallis at Yorktown, French Navy arrived right at right time blocking British from evacuating army by sea
Describe the Treaty of Paris and why the British got out after Yorktown: The loss at Yorktown, casualties, and high taxes to pay for meant British people were fed up of war. In early 1782 new leadership came to power in GB determined to make peace. Franklin negotiated treaty of Paris with GB recognizing American indp and granting them territory
Describe the impacts of the Am Rev:
Spawning of two new nations called American Republic and Dominion of Canada because British loyalist leaving US
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
What factors lead to the Patriot’s win?
Patriots Win War because of Four Factors
British made tactical mistakes initially underestimating colonist
British misunderstood Political nature of conflict
Patriots highly motivated with good leadership
Patriots help from France
Describe the Battle of Yorktown: Washington marches army south to trap Cornwallis at Yorktown, French Navy arrived right at right time blocking British from evacuating army by sea
Describe the Treaty of Paris and why the British got out after Yorktown: The loss at Yorktown, casualties, and high taxes to pay for meant British people were fed up of war. In early 1782 new leadership came to power in GB determined to make peace. Franklin negotiated treaty of Paris with GB recognizing American indp and granting them territory
Describe the impacts of the Am Rev:
Spawning of two new nations called American Republic and Dominion of Canada because British loyalist leaving US
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Am Rev Part 1 Review
Am Rev Part 1 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the beginning of the Am Rev: Because of stockpiled weapons
Describe the battle of Lexington: April 19, 1775 war erupted at Lexington and Concord two towns west of Boston, Mass sent troops to arrest John Hancock and Sam Adams and to seize their stockpiled weapons.
Describe the actions of the Second Continental Congress: Second Continental Congress, rest of colonies joined New Englanders and jointly took control of war forming army under Washington. Some wanted to declare independence.
Describe the book Common Sense and the affect it had on the colonies: In the book, Paine argued for independence from Britain, republican government, and union of states, ideas built movement towards independence
Describe the signing of the Dec of Independence:
Congress approves Dec of Independence written mostly by Jefferson which denounced the king of England as a tyrant and declared people have unalienable rights
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the beginning of the Am Rev: Because of stockpiled weapons
Describe the battle of Lexington: April 19, 1775 war erupted at Lexington and Concord two towns west of Boston, Mass sent troops to arrest John Hancock and Sam Adams and to seize their stockpiled weapons.
Describe the actions of the Second Continental Congress: Second Continental Congress, rest of colonies joined New Englanders and jointly took control of war forming army under Washington. Some wanted to declare independence.
Describe the book Common Sense and the affect it had on the colonies: In the book, Paine argued for independence from Britain, republican government, and union of states, ideas built movement towards independence
Describe the signing of the Dec of Independence:
Congress approves Dec of Independence written mostly by Jefferson which denounced the king of England as a tyrant and declared people have unalienable rights
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
The Causes of Am Rev Part 2 Review
The Causes of Am Rev Part 2 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe where the protest over new taxes got many of their ideas:
People began to take up enlightenment ideas like John Locke that encouraged individual rights
Describe what action the Stamp Act Congress took, and the British response to it:
Stamp Act Congress showed colonist would not accept direct taxes, so Parliament backed off but thought would accept indirect taxes so pass Townshend Acts which tax glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea
Describe the Boston Massacre and its causes:
Colonist also responded to new taxes with more protest, boycotts, and Street Violence especially in Mass.
Describe British response to the Boston Massacre:
Custom agents seize ship owned by John Hancock setting off a series of riots which crown sent troops to suppress in the end angering more
Describe the Boston Tea Party and the British response to it:
In Dec 1773 colonist took matters in own hands and dressed as Indians dumping British tea into Boston Harbor. British leaders enraged by act so closed Boston port until tea was paid for and sent troops and warships to take action
Describe the First Continental Congress and what policiews came out of it: At convention passed boycott of all British goods and created a system to enforce them
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe where the protest over new taxes got many of their ideas:
People began to take up enlightenment ideas like John Locke that encouraged individual rights
Describe what action the Stamp Act Congress took, and the British response to it:
Stamp Act Congress showed colonist would not accept direct taxes, so Parliament backed off but thought would accept indirect taxes so pass Townshend Acts which tax glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea
Describe the Boston Massacre and its causes:
Colonist also responded to new taxes with more protest, boycotts, and Street Violence especially in Mass.
Describe British response to the Boston Massacre:
Custom agents seize ship owned by John Hancock setting off a series of riots which crown sent troops to suppress in the end angering more
Describe the Boston Tea Party and the British response to it:
In Dec 1773 colonist took matters in own hands and dressed as Indians dumping British tea into Boston Harbor. British leaders enraged by act so closed Boston port until tea was paid for and sent troops and warships to take action
Describe the First Continental Congress and what policiews came out of it: At convention passed boycott of all British goods and created a system to enforce them
Friday, January 15, 2010
Web Quest Unit 1 Words
Web Quest Unit 1 Words
1) Missionary- is a Christian who has been sent to a foreign country to teach people about Christianity.
2) Viceroy- was the person who ruled a colony on behalf of his king, queen, or government
3) Northwest Passage- a water route between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean along the northern coast of North America
4) Samuel De Champlain- French explorer in Nova Scotia who established a settlement on the site of modern Quebec
5) Charter- is a formal document describing the rights, aims, or principles of an organization or group of people
6) joint stock company- is a company that is owned by the people who have bought shares in that company
7) Powhatan- Indian chief and founder of the Powhatan confederacy of tribes in eastern Virginia; father of Pocahontas
8) House of Burgess-
9) Royal Colony- The British Overseas Territories are fourteen territories that the United Kingdom considers to be its sovereign territory, but which do not form part of the United Kingdom itself.
10) Proprietary Colony- a colony given to a proprietor to govern (in 17th century).
11) Puritan- someone who adheres to strict religious principles; someone opposed to sensual pleasures
12) Separatist- an advocate of secession or separation from a larger group
13) Pilgrim- someone who journeys in foreign lands
14) Mayflower Compact- A signed agreement to ensure peace between the two groups carried by the Mayflower to America, and which was to serve as a foundation for the democratic structure of the settlers.
15) John Winthrop- he led a group of English Puritans to the New World in 1630
16) Pequot War- was an armed conflict between an alliance of Massachusetts Bay and Plymouth colonies
17) King Phillip’s War- A series of battles in New Hampshire between the colonists and the Wompanowogs.
18) Bacon’s Rebellion- a young planter led a rebellion against people who were friendly to the indians.
19) Pocahontas- A native Indian of America, daughter of Chief Powahatan, who was one of the first to marry an Englishman.
20) Walter Raleigh
21) Indentured servant- A person who has agreed to work for an individual for a specified period of time in order to repay a debt.
22) Triangular trade
23) Magna Carta
24) English Bill of Rights
25) Habeas corpus
26) Salutary neglect
27) Mercantilism
28) Navigation Act
29) Enlightenment
30) Benjamin Franklin
31) George Washington
32) French Indian War
33) Pontiac’s Rebellion
34) Proclamation of 1763
35) Albany Plan of Union
36) Stamp Act
37) John Adams
38) Patrick Henry
39) Sons of Liberty
40) non-importation agreement
41) Boston Massacre
42) committee of correspondence
43) Boston Tea Party- citizens of Boston raided three British ships in Boston harbor and dumped hundreds of chests of tea in to the harbor.
44) Intolerable Acts- five laws passed by the English Parliament as a reaction to the Boston Tea Party.
45) First Continental Congress- became the government of the United States out of necessity
46) Militia- civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
47) Loyalist- a person who is loyal to their allegiance
48) Second Continental Congress- assumed the powers of a central government, made George Washington the commander
49) George Washington- 1st President of the United States; commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
50) Thomas Paine- was a participant in the American Revolution.
51) Declaration of Independence- the document recording the proclamation of the second Continental Congress asserting the independence of the Colonies
52) Thomas Jefferson- 3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803
53) Natural Rights- rights, freedoms and privileges which are such a basic part of human nature that they cannot be taken away.
54) Cornwallis- the commander of the British forces in the American War of Independence; was defeated by American and French troops at Yorktown (1738-1805)
55) Yorktown- in 1781 the British under Cornwallis surrendered after a siege of three weeks by American and French troops; the surrender ended the American Revolution.
56) Saratoga- A battle during the American Revolution (1777); the British under Burgoyne were defeated
1) Missionary- is a Christian who has been sent to a foreign country to teach people about Christianity.
2) Viceroy- was the person who ruled a colony on behalf of his king, queen, or government
3) Northwest Passage- a water route between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean along the northern coast of North America
4) Samuel De Champlain- French explorer in Nova Scotia who established a settlement on the site of modern Quebec
5) Charter- is a formal document describing the rights, aims, or principles of an organization or group of people
6) joint stock company- is a company that is owned by the people who have bought shares in that company
7) Powhatan- Indian chief and founder of the Powhatan confederacy of tribes in eastern Virginia; father of Pocahontas
8) House of Burgess-
9) Royal Colony- The British Overseas Territories are fourteen territories that the United Kingdom considers to be its sovereign territory, but which do not form part of the United Kingdom itself.
10) Proprietary Colony- a colony given to a proprietor to govern (in 17th century).
11) Puritan- someone who adheres to strict religious principles; someone opposed to sensual pleasures
12) Separatist- an advocate of secession or separation from a larger group
13) Pilgrim- someone who journeys in foreign lands
14) Mayflower Compact- A signed agreement to ensure peace between the two groups carried by the Mayflower to America, and which was to serve as a foundation for the democratic structure of the settlers.
15) John Winthrop- he led a group of English Puritans to the New World in 1630
16) Pequot War- was an armed conflict between an alliance of Massachusetts Bay and Plymouth colonies
17) King Phillip’s War- A series of battles in New Hampshire between the colonists and the Wompanowogs.
18) Bacon’s Rebellion- a young planter led a rebellion against people who were friendly to the indians.
19) Pocahontas- A native Indian of America, daughter of Chief Powahatan, who was one of the first to marry an Englishman.
20) Walter Raleigh
21) Indentured servant- A person who has agreed to work for an individual for a specified period of time in order to repay a debt.
22) Triangular trade
23) Magna Carta
24) English Bill of Rights
25) Habeas corpus
26) Salutary neglect
27) Mercantilism
28) Navigation Act
29) Enlightenment
30) Benjamin Franklin
31) George Washington
32) French Indian War
33) Pontiac’s Rebellion
34) Proclamation of 1763
35) Albany Plan of Union
36) Stamp Act
37) John Adams
38) Patrick Henry
39) Sons of Liberty
40) non-importation agreement
41) Boston Massacre
42) committee of correspondence
43) Boston Tea Party- citizens of Boston raided three British ships in Boston harbor and dumped hundreds of chests of tea in to the harbor.
44) Intolerable Acts- five laws passed by the English Parliament as a reaction to the Boston Tea Party.
45) First Continental Congress- became the government of the United States out of necessity
46) Militia- civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
47) Loyalist- a person who is loyal to their allegiance
48) Second Continental Congress- assumed the powers of a central government, made George Washington the commander
49) George Washington- 1st President of the United States; commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
50) Thomas Paine- was a participant in the American Revolution.
51) Declaration of Independence- the document recording the proclamation of the second Continental Congress asserting the independence of the Colonies
52) Thomas Jefferson- 3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803
53) Natural Rights- rights, freedoms and privileges which are such a basic part of human nature that they cannot be taken away.
54) Cornwallis- the commander of the British forces in the American War of Independence; was defeated by American and French troops at Yorktown (1738-1805)
55) Yorktown- in 1781 the British under Cornwallis surrendered after a siege of three weeks by American and French troops; the surrender ended the American Revolution.
56) Saratoga- A battle during the American Revolution (1777); the British under Burgoyne were defeated
The Causes of Am Rev Part 1 Review
The Causes of Am Rev Part 1 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the similarities and differences between the British and colonial govs:
British colonies very similar. Most colonies had executive and two house leg just like British. Usually in colonies executive appointed by king and one house of leg appointed by king. Even though democratic most colonist and British did not believe everyone was equal.
Describe why the British gov imposes new taxes on the colonies:
War made Parliament decide that colonist should pay some of the money to pay debt from war and protect colonies. British officials wanted to change situation with governors by taxing colonist to provide governors pay.
Describe some of the new taxes imposed by the British gov in the 1760’s:
Parliament also passes Stamp Act which requires colonist to pay tax on printed material. Parliament passes quartering act requiring colonist to house and supply GB army.
Describe the Stamp Act and the colonist response to it:
Requires colonist to pay tax on printed material. Colonist angrily protested cause did not think Parliament could tax colonies directly without rep in Parliament.
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the similarities and differences between the British and colonial govs:
British colonies very similar. Most colonies had executive and two house leg just like British. Usually in colonies executive appointed by king and one house of leg appointed by king. Even though democratic most colonist and British did not believe everyone was equal.
Describe why the British gov imposes new taxes on the colonies:
War made Parliament decide that colonist should pay some of the money to pay debt from war and protect colonies. British officials wanted to change situation with governors by taxing colonist to provide governors pay.
Describe some of the new taxes imposed by the British gov in the 1760’s:
Parliament also passes Stamp Act which requires colonist to pay tax on printed material. Parliament passes quartering act requiring colonist to house and supply GB army.
Describe the Stamp Act and the colonist response to it:
Requires colonist to pay tax on printed material. Colonist angrily protested cause did not think Parliament could tax colonies directly without rep in Parliament.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
1/14/10
Wars of Empire Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Why did the British and French fight over the colonies?
Both sides wooed Indians with gifts including weapons.
When go to war over the colonies, what group do the French and the British try to get on their side and Why?
Indians.
Describe the events in the Ohio River Valley that led to the outbreak of war?
To keep British out French built Fort Duquesne. That Enraged British sent Washington to evict.
How do British turn the tide of war?
British cut off French shipping to Americas which caused many Indians to shift to British.
Describe Pontiacs Rebellion: The Indians goal was to weaken British and bring back French but failed to capture biggest British forts and when supplies started to run out rebellion fizzled.
Describe the aftermath of the French Indian War: After investing blood and money many British wanted greater control of colonies also wanted colonist to pay some war debt and cost of guarding rterritories.
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Why did the British and French fight over the colonies?
Both sides wooed Indians with gifts including weapons.
When go to war over the colonies, what group do the French and the British try to get on their side and Why?
Indians.
Describe the events in the Ohio River Valley that led to the outbreak of war?
To keep British out French built Fort Duquesne. That Enraged British sent Washington to evict.
How do British turn the tide of war?
British cut off French shipping to Americas which caused many Indians to shift to British.
Describe Pontiacs Rebellion: The Indians goal was to weaken British and bring back French but failed to capture biggest British forts and when supplies started to run out rebellion fizzled.
Describe the aftermath of the French Indian War: After investing blood and money many British wanted greater control of colonies also wanted colonist to pay some war debt and cost of guarding rterritories.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Life in the Colonies
Colonial Life Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
How were colonial governments set up and how did the Glorious Rev in England affect them?
Most people of colonies asserted they were entitled to same rights as other English subjects and differed on way they were appointed and most had some type of elected leg.
Colonist rebelled all over in name of new monarch Based on salutary neglect which means colonies had self rule as long as cooperated with econ policy and aided in war.
Describe the slave trade and how it affected the colonies:
Slavery depended on region where in North worked small jobs and in South they worked hard labor.
Describe colonial trade and taxes:
Europeans participated in triangle trade were they carried goods from Europe to Africa to trade for slaves who were then shipped to Americas.
Describe the commercial rev in the colonies:
Most colonists lived on farms but wanted luxury items like tea and sugar.
Describe how the enlightenment affected the colonies:
Enlightenment Movement in Europe in 1600 and 1700’s were thinkers like Rousseau, Locke, and Voltaire looked for natural laws to apply to gov, society, and economics influenced the colonies.
Describe the Great awakening in the colonies:
a religious movement in mid 1700’s where evangelical preachers traveled from town to town giving emotion packed sermons.
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
How were colonial governments set up and how did the Glorious Rev in England affect them?
Most people of colonies asserted they were entitled to same rights as other English subjects and differed on way they were appointed and most had some type of elected leg.
Colonist rebelled all over in name of new monarch Based on salutary neglect which means colonies had self rule as long as cooperated with econ policy and aided in war.
Describe the slave trade and how it affected the colonies:
Slavery depended on region where in North worked small jobs and in South they worked hard labor.
Describe colonial trade and taxes:
Europeans participated in triangle trade were they carried goods from Europe to Africa to trade for slaves who were then shipped to Americas.
Describe the commercial rev in the colonies:
Most colonists lived on farms but wanted luxury items like tea and sugar.
Describe how the enlightenment affected the colonies:
Enlightenment Movement in Europe in 1600 and 1700’s were thinkers like Rousseau, Locke, and Voltaire looked for natural laws to apply to gov, society, and economics influenced the colonies.
Describe the Great awakening in the colonies:
a religious movement in mid 1700’s where evangelical preachers traveled from town to town giving emotion packed sermons.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
1/12/10
Other Settlements Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe initial Spanish exploration of the New World: Florida while in search of the fountain of youth.
Describe Spanish exploration of what would become US including their treatment of Indians:
Describe French Exploration of the New World: French did not come in conflict with Indians cause needed them to gain furs. Only exception when Champlain helped Indian allies defeat Iroquois. After defeat caused problems with raids on French territory.
Describe French founding of New Orleans: Robert de La Salle was hoping to find Northwest Passage instead made way South on Miss River. When got to Gulf of Mexico claimed land around Miss River Basin for France and established port city of New Orleans.
Describe Dutch Exploration in North America: Dutch had formed permanent settlement at Fort Nassau called New Netherlands. To guard mouth of Hudson River built New Amsterdam at tip of Manhattan island giving them a major seaport.
Describe the discovery of Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania began as a debt paid by King Charles II to Quaker William Penn. The King gave Penn the land as a proprietary colony. The colony soon prospered because of fertile soil, navigable rivers, and a temperate climate
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe initial Spanish exploration of the New World: Florida while in search of the fountain of youth.
Describe Spanish exploration of what would become US including their treatment of Indians:
Describe French Exploration of the New World: French did not come in conflict with Indians cause needed them to gain furs. Only exception when Champlain helped Indian allies defeat Iroquois. After defeat caused problems with raids on French territory.
Describe French founding of New Orleans: Robert de La Salle was hoping to find Northwest Passage instead made way South on Miss River. When got to Gulf of Mexico claimed land around Miss River Basin for France and established port city of New Orleans.
Describe Dutch Exploration in North America: Dutch had formed permanent settlement at Fort Nassau called New Netherlands. To guard mouth of Hudson River built New Amsterdam at tip of Manhattan island giving them a major seaport.
Describe the discovery of Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania began as a debt paid by King Charles II to Quaker William Penn. The King gave Penn the land as a proprietary colony. The colony soon prospered because of fertile soil, navigable rivers, and a temperate climate
Thursday, January 7, 2010
01/07/10
New England Settlement Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the Puritans and why they came to the New World: A group of religious ppl that can to the U.S for religious freedom.
Describe Puritan Society: In 1620’s Charles I started persecuting Puritans causing Puritans to seek colonies for religious freedom
Describe Puritan interaction with the Indians:
After war Puritans encouraged Indians to move to praying towns were they could convert Indians to Christianity which at the same time allowed Puritans to expand land
Describe King Phillip’s War:
In 1675 a massive Indian rebellion called King Phillip’s War erupted. Indians won first with traded for weapons, but soon ran out of ammo when trade was cut off
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the Puritans and why they came to the New World: A group of religious ppl that can to the U.S for religious freedom.
Describe Puritan Society: In 1620’s Charles I started persecuting Puritans causing Puritans to seek colonies for religious freedom
Describe Puritan interaction with the Indians:
After war Puritans encouraged Indians to move to praying towns were they could convert Indians to Christianity which at the same time allowed Puritans to expand land
Describe King Phillip’s War:
In 1675 a massive Indian rebellion called King Phillip’s War erupted. Indians won first with traded for weapons, but soon ran out of ammo when trade was cut off
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Bell Ringer/VA
Why might Pochamtas’s marriaye to John Rolte have beem seem as a way to end the war?
They where seem as a chance to end the war.
VA Settlement Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the first attempts at settling in what is the modern day US?
• In 1607 colonist led by VA company landed in Chesapeake area of VA and settled at Jamestown
Why did the colonist settle in Jamestown?
• Land offered good resources
What Indians did the colonist deal with in Jamestown?
• had to deal with Indians led by Powhatan
What hardships did the people of Jamestown face?
• Swamps around Jamestown contained mosquitoes
What crop becomes the one that allows Jamestown to turn a profit?
• tobacco
What are the effects of the Jamestown colonies expansion?
• IN 1619 VA company starts offering 50 acres of land for free meaning wealth go to colonies to start plantations
• In 1624 king takes over colony as royal colony
Describe Bacon’s Rebellion:
• In 1675 war broke out against Indians and settlers with settlers led by Bacon. When royal gov balked at war Bacon’s group rebelled against governor and removed him. Royal gov came back to power a month later but removed by king cause not credible. Showed before farmers would not tolerate unequal gov
They where seem as a chance to end the war.
VA Settlement Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the first attempts at settling in what is the modern day US?
• In 1607 colonist led by VA company landed in Chesapeake area of VA and settled at Jamestown
Why did the colonist settle in Jamestown?
• Land offered good resources
What Indians did the colonist deal with in Jamestown?
• had to deal with Indians led by Powhatan
What hardships did the people of Jamestown face?
• Swamps around Jamestown contained mosquitoes
What crop becomes the one that allows Jamestown to turn a profit?
• tobacco
What are the effects of the Jamestown colonies expansion?
• IN 1619 VA company starts offering 50 acres of land for free meaning wealth go to colonies to start plantations
• In 1624 king takes over colony as royal colony
Describe Bacon’s Rebellion:
• In 1675 war broke out against Indians and settlers with settlers led by Bacon. When royal gov balked at war Bacon’s group rebelled against governor and removed him. Royal gov came back to power a month later but removed by king cause not credible. Showed before farmers would not tolerate unequal gov
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