Early American History and Government Concepts
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What is the focus of political history?

  • The actions and events related to governments and leaders (correct)
  • The production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services
  • Information, facts, or details that help prove or disprove a statement or theory about the past
  • The lives, actions, and movements of everyday people and social groups

    • What type of source is an original document or artifact from the time period being studied, such as letters, diaries, or official records?

  • Primary Source (correct)
  • Bias
  • Point of View
  • Secondary Source

    • What is bias in historical context?

  • The perspective or stance from which a person or group views and interprets an event or issue.
  • A tendency to favor one side or perspective over others, often leading to an unfair or unbalanced view. (correct)
  • The transfer of goods, crops, diseases, and culture between the Americas, Africa, and Europe following Columbus' voyages.
  • A method of manufacturing using machines and large-scale operations, typically in factories.

    • How did the concept of equality differ between 1776 and today?

    <p>In 1776, equality was limited mainly to white male property owners, while today it extends to all citizens regardless of race, gender, or social status.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Triangle Trade?

    <p>A transatlantic trading system where goods, slaves, and raw materials were traded between Europe, Africa, and the Americas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

    <p>It was the first self-government agreement in the American colonies, where the settlers agreed to create and obey laws for the good of the colony.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Great Awakening?

    <p>A religious revival movement in the 1730s and 1740s that encouraged emotional religious experiences and increased religious diversity in the colonies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the colonies under Mercantilism?

    <p>To benefit the mother country by providing raw materials and serving as markets for finished goods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Sugar Act was a tax on printed materials.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major reason for the repeal of the Stamp Act?

    <p>The colonies protested through boycotts, petitions, and violence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prompted the Boston Tea Party?

    <p>The Tea Act granted a monopoly to the British East India Company.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Olive Branch Petition?

    <p>A final attempt by the Continental Congress to avoid war, offering peace to King George III.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Battle of Saratoga?

    <p>It convinced France to ally with the colonies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

    <p>It created a weak central government and gave most powers to the states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Executive Branch responsible for?

    <p>Enforcing laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Great Compromise?

    <p>It created a bicameral legislature with two houses: The Senate and The House of Representatives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Checks and Balances?

    <p>To ensure that no one branch becomes too powerful by allowing each branch to limit the powers of the others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Electoral College?

    <p>A system for electing the President and Vice President of the United States, balancing the vote of the people and the role of the states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Preamble is the introduction to the Constitution, stating its purpose and goals.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Elastic Clause grant to Congress?

    <p>The power to make all laws necessary and proper for carrying out its duties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Judicial Review?

    <p>The power of the courts to review laws and executive actions for constitutionality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Federalism?

    <p>A system of government where power is divided between a central government and state governments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Reserved Powers?

    <p>Powers that are not specifically granted to the federal government nor prohibited to the states, and are reserved for the states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Expressed Powers?

    <p>Powers explicitly granted to the federal government by the Constitution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Concurrent Powers?

    <p>Powers shared by both the federal government and the states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Spoils System?

    <p>A practice where political leaders appoint their supporters to government positions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Indian Removal Act?

    <p>To force Native American tribes to relocate to lands west of the Mississippi River, opening up their land to white settlers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Cotton Gin?

    <p>A machine invented by Eli Whitney that revolutionized cotton production and increased the demand for slave labor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Factory System?

    <p>A method of manufacturing using machines and large-scale operations, typically in factories.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Early American History and Government Concepts

    • Political History: Focuses on government actions and leaders.
    • Social History: Examines the lives of everyday people and social groups.
    • Economic History: Studies production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.
    • Evidence: Information supporting or refuting historical claims.
    • Primary Source: Original documents from the time period (e.g., letters, diaries).
    • Secondary Source: Interpretations or analyses of primary sources (e.g., history books).
    • Point of View: A perspective on an event or issue.
    • Bias: A tendency to favor one perspective over others.
    • Equality (1776 vs. Now): In 1776, equality was limited; today, it's theoretically broader but inequality still exists.
    • Rights (1776 vs. Now): Original rights were focused on white males; today, rights are broader and include civil rights and freedoms from discrimination.
    • Liberty (1776 vs. Now): 1776: freedom from British rule; today: broader freedoms like speech, religion, press, and protection from excessive government.
    • Opportunity (1776 vs. Now): 1776: tied to social class and land ownership; today: encompasses education, careers, and social mobility.
    • Democracy (1776 vs. Now): 1776: limited; today: all citizens have the right to vote and participate in government.
    • John Locke's Social Contract: Individuals give consent to a government protecting their natural rights (life, liberty, property) in exchange for obeying laws.
    • Spanish Settlements: Southwest, Florida, California, Central & South America.
    • French Settlements: Canada, Mississippi River Valley, Great Lakes regions.
    • English Settlements: Primarily the 13 colonies along the Eastern seaboard.
    • Jamestown Factors (Success): John Smith's leadership, tobacco farming, relations with Powhatan.
    • Jamestown Factors (Failure): Poor planning, harsh weather, disease, conflicts with Native Americans.
    • U.S. Colonization Challenges: Difficult terrain (mountains, forests), harsh weather, and unpredictable conditions.
    • U.S. Landforms: Mountains (Rockies, Appalachians), Plains (Great Plains), Deserts (Mojave Desert), Coastal regions.
    • U.S. Natural Resources: Coal, natural gas, oil, fertile soil, forests, water, minerals like gold, copper.
    • Region: Area with shared geographic, cultural, or economic traits.
    • Globalization: Increased global interconnectedness of businesses, cultures, and economies.
    • Columbian Exchange: Transfer of goods, crops, diseases, and culture between Americas, Africa, and Europe.
    • Triangle Trade: Transatlantic trade of goods, slaves, and raw materials between Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
    • Slave vs. Indentured Servant: Slaves worked for life without pay; indentured servants worked for a set time for passage to America.
    • Mayflower Compact: First self-governing agreement in American colonies.
    • Massachusetts Bay Colony Success: Strong leadership, positive relations with Native Americans, shared religious purpose.
    • Massachusetts Bay Colony Problems: Harsh winters, food shortages, disease, religious intolerance.
    • Quaker Beliefs: Equality, pacifism, religious freedom.
    • Quaker Settlements: Primarily in Pennsylvania.
    • Albany Plan of Union: Benjamin Franklin's proposal for colonial unity against the French and Native Americans.
    • Zenger Trial: Established freedom of the press.
    • Great Awakening: Religious revival emphasizing emotional experiences & increased religious diversity in the colonies.
    • Mercantilism: Colonies existed to benefit the mother country (raw materials, markets).
    • Favorable Balance of Trade: Export more than import to increase national wealth.
    • French and Indian War Causes: Competition for North American control (Ohio River Valley).
    • French and Indian War Effects: Britain gained land, but incurred heavy debt causing colonial taxes.
    • Sugar Act: Tax on sugar and molasses.
    • Stamp Act: Tax on printed materials.
    • Quartering Act: Colonists housed British soldiers.
    • Colonial Opposition to Acts: Boycotts, petitions, and protests against unfair taxes and perceived violations of rights.
    • Repeal of the Stamp Act: Due to colonial resistance and economic pressures.
    • Opposition to Tea Act: Colonists opposed the East India Company's monopoly.
    • Boston Tea Party: Protests against the Tea Act.
    • Intolerable Acts: Britain's response to Boston Tea Party, closing Boston Harbor, and revoking Massachusetts' charter.
    • Boston Massacre: Violent confrontation between British soldiers and colonists.
    • "Shot Heard 'Round the World": Marked the beginning of the American Revolution.
    • Olive Branch Petition: Final attempt for peace before the American Revolution.
    • Reason for Colonial Split with Britain: Grievances against British rule and violations of natural rights.
    • Declaration of Independence: Formal declaration of separation due to violations of natural rights and British unwillingness to address grievances.
    • Colonial Army Advantages: Home-field advantage, strong motivation.
    • Colonial Army Disadvantages: Limited resources, training.
    • Loyalists: Colonists loyal to Britain.
    • Hessians: German soldiers fighting for Britain.
    • Patriots: Colonists fighting for independence.
    • Battle of Saratoga: Turning point, convinced France to support the colonies.
    • Battle of Yorktown: Final battle, British surrender, end of the war.
    • Valley Forge: Continental Army's winter camp, hardships, strengthening through training.
    • Common Sense: Thomas Paine's pamphlet advocating for independence.
    • Articles of Confederation: Weak central government.
    • Legislative Branch: Makes laws (Congress).
    • Executive Branch: Enforces laws (President).
    • Judicial Branch: Interprets laws (Supreme Court).
    • Great Compromise: Bicameral legislature (Senate & House of Representatives).
    • Senate: Two senators per state.
    • House of Representatives: Representation based on population.
    • 3/5 Compromise: Enslaved people counted as 3/5 of a person.
    • Separation of Powers: Divides government power among branches.
    • Checks and Balances: Limits power of each branch.
    • Electoral College: Elects the President and Vice President.
    • Preamble: Introduction to the Constitution outlining its purpose.
    • Amendment: Change or addition to the Constitution.
    • Impeach: Formal charge of misconduct against a public official.
    • Elastic Clause: Gives Congress implied powers.
    • Judicial Review: Power of courts to evaluate laws' constitutionality.
    • Federalism: Division of power between a national and state governments.
    • Reserved Powers: Powers kept by the states.
    • Expressed Powers: Powers specifically given to the federal government.
    • Concurrent Powers: Shared powers between states and federal government.
    • Federalists: Supporters of strong central government.
    • Anti-Federalists: Feared a powerful central government, favored state power.
    • Presidential Qualifications: 35 years old, natural-born citizen, 14 years U.S. resident.
    • Terms of Representatives and Senators: Representatives: 2 years; Senators: 6 years.
    • Presidential Succession: Vice President, Speaker of the House, Senate President pro tempore, cabinet members.
    • President of the Senate: Vice President.
    • Electoral Votes: Determined by a state's Congressional representation (Senators + Representatives).
    • Federal Judge Appointment: Appointed by President, confirmed by Senate, lifetime tenure unless impeached.
    • Cabinet Purpose: Advise the President and manage executive departments.
    • Bill of Rights: First 10 amendments, protecting individual liberties.
    • Two-Term Precedent: George Washington; 22nd Amendment limits to two terms.
    • Two-Party System Development: Disagreements over federal government's role.
    • Louisiana Purchase: Jefferson's purchase of territory from France, expanded U.S.
    • Jacksonian Democracy: Increased political power of common people (white males).
    • Indian Removal Act: Forced relocation of Native Americans.
    • Spoils System: Appointing supporters to government positions.
    • Nullification: States can invalidate federal laws.
    • Cotton Gin: Revolutionized cotton production, increased slave demand.
    • Factory System: Large-scale manufacturing using machines.

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