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What was a major consequence of the Treaty of Greenville for Native Americans?

  • They were forced to cede land in Ohio to the United States. (correct)
  • They were granted full sovereignty over their lands in Ohio.
  • They were given significant political representation in the U.S. government.
  • They gained the right to freely trade with European powers.

    • Which of the following was NOT part of George Washington's advice in his Farewell Address?

  • Encourage the formation of political parties. (correct)
  • Avoid forming permanent military alliances.
  • Limit the President to two terms in office.
  • Stay neutral in European affairs.

    • Why did the Alien and Sedition Acts particularly antagonize Democratic-Republicans?

  • The acts sought to expand the power of the executive branch at the expense of Congress.
  • The acts restricted the freedom of the press, which the Democratic-Republicans championed. (correct)
  • The acts encouraged the development of stronger ties with France, a rival of the Federalists.
  • The acts targeted immigrants who tended to support the Democratic-Republican party.

    • What was the main reason behind the XYZ Affair?

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    What was the main consequence of the Embargo Act?

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    What was the most significant reason for the War Hawks' desire for war with Britain?

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    Which of the following groups opposed the War of 1812? (Select all that apply)

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    What was the main reason why the Federalists opposed the War of 1812?

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    What was the central idea of John Winthrop's 'City upon a Hill' speech?

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    Which Enlightenment thinkers' ideas about government influenced the colonists' decision to revolt?

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    Why did the British government initially implement a policy of salutary neglect towards the 13 colonies?

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    Which of the following events represents the first direct enforcement of mercantilism by England that ended the period of salutary neglect?

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    What was the main consequence of the French and Indian War that led to increased tensions between Britain and the colonies?

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    The colonists' slogan 'No Taxation without Representation' was tied closely to what concept?

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    Which of these is NOT one of the acts that directly contributed to the colonial backlash and eventual revolution?

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    What was the purpose of the Committees of Correspondence?

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    Which of the following best describes the primary motivation behind the establishment of the Plymouth colony?

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    How did the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut contribute to the development of self-governance in the colonies?

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    What was the effect of mercantilism on the relationship between the colonies and their mother countries?

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    Which of these statements accurately contrasts the approaches of the Puritans and the Quakers?

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    What was the significance of the House of Burgesses in the context of colonial development?

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    Which of the following accurately describes the conditions and characteristics of the Southern Colonies?

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    What was the effect of Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson being exiled from the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

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    The 'Middle Passage' refers to which of the following?

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    What primary concern did Republicans and Northerners prioritize during the Panic of 1873?

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    What was the outcome of the Compromise of 1877?

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    Which legal principle was established in the Plessy vs. Ferguson case?

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    What did Jim Crow laws utilize to restrict voting rights for African Americans?

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    What significant change did Brown vs. Board of Education bring about?

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    What notable role did George Washington hold during the Second Continental Congress?

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    Which of these documents directly addressed grievances against King George III?

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    What was a major disadvantage for the British during the American Revolutionary War?

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    Which battle is often referred to as the 'turning point' of the American Revolutionary War?

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    What was a significant winter challenge faced by the Continental Army at Valley Forge?

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    Which philosophy is notably expressed in the Declaration of Independence?

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    What was one of the main purposes of the Olive Branch Petition?

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    Who is considered the 'Father of the US Navy' for his naval victories?

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    What was one major outcome of the Hartford Convention?

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    What did the American System proposed by Henry Clay include?

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    Which Supreme Court case determined Congress's implied power to create a national bank?

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    What was the primary reason for the Missouri Compromise?

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    What was declared in the Monroe Doctrine?

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    What was a consequence of the Panic of 1819?

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    What effect did the Erie Canal have on the U.S. economy?

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    What was a key feature of the Era of Good Feelings?

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    Flashcards

    Northwest Passage

    A water route to the Silk Road sought by explorers.

    Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

    The first written constitution in America, established in 1639.

    House of Burgesses

    The first legislative assembly in America, established in Virginia.

    New England Colonies

    Characterized by shipping, commerce, and fishing; rocky soil, no slavery.

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    Middle Colonies

    Known for livestock and farming; mild weather and good soil.

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    Southern Colonies

    Focused on cash crops like tobacco and cotton; included poor farmers.

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    Mercantilism

    An economic system where colonies provide raw materials for the mother country.

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    Puritans vs Quakers

    Puritans favored male leadership; Quakers supported gender equality and care for natives.

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    City upon a Hill

    A phrase by Governor Winthrop referring to the Puritan colony as a moral example for others.

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    Great Awakening

    A religious revival emphasizing personal faith and a relationship with God.

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    Social Contract

    Philosophy by Rousseau and Locke that citizens can overthrow ineffective governments.

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    Salutary Neglect

    England's unofficial policy of minimal interference with the 13 colonies' self-governance.

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    No Taxation without Representation

    Colonial protests against taxes imposed without their input in government.

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    Intolerable Acts

    A series of punitive laws passed to punish colonies, notably closing Boston Harbor.

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    Boston Tea Party

    A protest against the Tea Act where colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor.

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    Committee of Correspondence

    Groups initiated by Sam Adams for colonial communication and coordination.

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    Albany Plan of Union

    The first attempt by the colonies to unite under a central government, proposed by Ben Franklin.

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    Continental Congress

    The governing body formed by the colonies during the American Revolution, held in two main gatherings.

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    George Washington's role

    Appointed as the head of the Continental Army, managing war efforts for the colonies.

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    Olive Branch Petition

    A final attempt by colonists to avoid war with Britain by asserting loyalty while seeking peace.

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    Common Sense

    A pamphlet by Thomas Paine that argued for American independence from Britain.

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    Battle of Saratoga

    The turning point of the Revolutionary War where the British first surrendered an entire army.

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    Valley Forge

    Winter location of the Continental Army in 1778, where many soldiers suffered but were trained.

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    John Paul Jones

    Known as the Father of the US Navy for his naval victories during the American Revolution.

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    Treaty of Greenville

    A treaty where Native Americans ceded Ohio to U.S. settlers and agreed to avoid attacks.

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    Washington's Farewell Address

    Advised against permanent alliances, political parties, and sectionalism, while setting a 2-term precedent.

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    Naturalization Act

    Increased the residency requirement for U.S. citizenship from 5 to 14 years.

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    Alien and Sedition Act

    Laws allowing deportation of dangerous aliens and punishing critics of the government.

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    XYZ Affair

    A diplomatic incident where U.S. delegates faced bribery demands from French ministers X, Y, and Z.

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    Louisiana Purchase

    Acquisition that doubled the size of the U.S., done by Jefferson despite his strict interpretation principles.

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    Impressment

    British practice of forcing American sailors into the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars.

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    War of 1812 Causes

    American motivations for war included impressment, land desires, and British support for Native attacks.

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    War of 1812

    A conflict between the US and Britain marked by invasions and naval battles.

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    Era of Good Feelings

    A period from 1815 to 1824 marked by national pride and economic growth.

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    American System

    A plan by Henry Clay for tariffs, roads, and a national bank to promote economy.

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    Panic of 1819

    The first major financial crisis in the United States.

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    McCulloch v. Maryland

    An 1819 Supreme Court case affirming Congress's power to create a national bank.

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    Missouri Compromise

    An agreement that preserved the balance between free and slave states when admitting Missouri.

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    Monroe Doctrine

    A policy opposing European interference in the Americas, proclaimed in 1823.

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    Erie Canal

    A canal completed in 1825 linking the Midwest to New York City, boosting trade.

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    Compromise of 1877

    Deal that led to Hayes' presidency in exchange for ending Reconstruction.

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    Jim Crow Laws

    State laws aimed at enforcing racial segregation and denying voting rights to African Americans.

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    Plessy vs. Ferguson

    A landmark Supreme Court case that established 'separate but equal' doctrine.

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    Brown vs. Board of Education

    Supreme Court case that declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional.

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    Study Notes

    Exploration and Colonization

    • Spain's motivations for exploration were "Gold, God, and Glory."
    • France's primary motivation was acquiring fur.
    • England's motivations included wealth from resources like tobacco and religious freedom.
    • Jamestown and Plymouth were significant English settlements, differing in their motivations (Jamestown was initially focused on profit, Plymouth sought religious freedom).

    Self-Government

    • Mayflower Compact: early example of self-government.
    • House of Burgesses: first legislative assembly in the colonies.
    • Fundamental Orders of Connecticut: influenced the development of later written constitutions.
    • Magna Carta: influenced the development of governance structures in England and the colonies

    Colonial Differences

    • New England Colonies: involved in shipping, commerce, fishing, and manufacturing. They did not rely on enslaved labor.
    • Middle Colonies: agriculture (livestock, farming) and commerce were important aspects of the economy.
    • Southern Colonies: characterized by large-scale agriculture (cash crops like tobacco and later cotton), relying heavily on enslaved labor.

    Religious Differences in the Colonies

    • Puritans and Separatists (Pilgrims): differed in their desire for reform of the English Church. Puritans sought to purify the Church; Separatists intended to leave it entirely.
    • Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson were important figures who promoted religious freedom and challenged the strict religious environment in New England, which led them to establishing Rhode Island.
    • Maryland: established as a haven for Catholics.

    Conflicts and Tensions

    • Puritans and Quakers: held differing views on the role of women and Native Americans among other viewpoints.
    • King Phillip's War, Pequot War: Conflicts between colonists and Native Americans.
    • Mercantilism: theory that a colony's role was to export raw materials to the mother country, adding value in the process.
    • Triangular Trade: the trade flow from Africa to the Americas, the Americas to Europe, and Europe to Africa involving enslaved people, raw materials, and manufactured goods.
    • Middle Passage: part of the triangular trade that transported enslaved Africans across the Atlantic.
    • Salutary Neglect: period of British disengagement from the American colonies following the Navigation Acts, that lasted for many years, which allowed the colonies to practice self-governance.

    Causes of the American Revolution

    • Navigation Acts: laws that regulated trade between England and its colonies to benefit the mother country.
    • French and Indian War: The British victory led to significant debt.
    • Taxation without Representation: Colonists' resentment of being taxed by the British Parliament without having representatives in it.
    • Proclamation of 1763: British decree that prohibited colonists from settling beyond the Appalachian Mountains, to please Native Americans. Colonists saw this as a restriction of their freedoms.
    • Intolerable Acts: Series of punitive laws passed by the British Parliament in response to the Boston Tea Party.
    • Acts like the Stamp Act, Townshend Acts, Quartering Act, Tea Act, and Intolerable Acts: These acts and other events further fueled colonial resentment.
    • Enlightenment Ideals: Concepts of natural rights, liberty, and self-government.
    • Enlightenment philosophers like John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
    • Great Awakening: religious revival in the colonies.

    Revolution

    • Declaration of Independence: A formal declaration stating the reasons why the thirteen colonies sought to separate from Great Britain, declaring independence from the British Crown.
    • Articles of Confederation: first governing document of the newly formed United States, which proved too weak of a central government.
    • Constitution: governing document for the United States, establishing a framework of the federal government and outlining its powers.
    • Founding Fathers: key figures like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison.

    US Constitution

    • Main Principles: Federalism, Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Popular Sovereignty, and Judicial Review
    • Compromises: Great Compromise, 3/5 Compromise, and Commerce Compromise
    • Amendments and Bill of Rights

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