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What significant settlement was established in 1607?
Jamestown
What important agreement was signed in 1620?
Mayflower Compact
What major document was declared in 1776?
Declaration of Independence
What happened in 1787?
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What important acquisition occurred in 1803?
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What conflict took place between 1861 and 1865?
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What marked the end of Reconstruction in 1877?
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What motivated French, Spanish, and English colonization of North America?
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What economic policy involves the mother country taking from its colonies?
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What was the first written constitution in America?
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What was the significance of the House of Burgesses formed in 1619?
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How did religion influence representative government in colonial America?
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What was Salutary Neglect?
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What agricultural system relied on large-scale land ownership and slave labor?
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When did slavery begin in America?
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What was the Transatlantic Slave Trade?
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What characterized New England geography and economics?
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What resources were prevalent in the Middle Colonies' economy?
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What economic activities were common in the Southern Colonies?
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Study Notes
Key Historical Dates and Events
- 1607: Establishment of Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America located in East Virginia.
- 1620: Signing of the Mayflower Compact, the first form of self-government in America by Pilgrims, aimed at creating laws for the new colony due to the distance from Great Britain.
- 1776: Adoption of the Declaration of Independence, declaring the colonies' intention to separate from British rule.
- 1787: Writing of the United States Constitution at the Constitutional Convention, establishing the foundational legal framework for the government.
- 1803: Louisiana Purchase, a significant land acquisition that doubled the size of the United States.
- 1861-1865: Duration of the American Civil War, a pivotal conflict over issues including states’ rights and slavery.
- 1877: Marked the end of Reconstruction, a period focused on integrating formerly enslaved people into society.
Colonial Developments
- French, Spanish, and English Colonization: Motivated largely by the desire for religious freedom and escape from persecution.
- Mercantilism: Economic policy where the mother country extracts resources from colonies to boost its own economy.
- Plantation System: Agricultural model emphasizing large land ownership, exploitation of labor, and cultivation of cash crops using slave labor.
Influential Documents and Foundations
- Mayflower Compact: Early example of self-governance, influencing future democratic principles in America.
- Fundamental Orders of Connecticut: Recognized as the first written constitution in America, establishing a framework for governance.
- House of Burgesses: Formed in 1619, this was the first legislative body in colonial America, serving as a model for future governance.
Impact of Religion on Governance
- Religion significantly shaped representative government in colonial America, with the beliefs of the Pilgrims and Puritans advocating for self-governance and individual rights.
- The Anglican Church in Virginia contributed to the establishment of representative governance principles, emphasizing the consent of the governed.
Economic Regional Profiles
- New England: Characterized by a warmer climate, fertile soil, and navigable rivers, fostering farming, mining, and trading.
- Middle Colonies: Boasted fertile land, friendly relations with Native Americans, and a mixed economy focusing on agriculture (corn, grains, wheat) and fur trading.
- Southern Colonies: Developed economies reliant on large plantations for cash crops like tobacco, rice, and indigo; included a significant reliance on slave and indentured servant labor.
Slavery and Its Consequences
- 1619: The arrival of the first African slaves in Virginia marks the beginning of institutionalized slavery in America.
- Transatlantic Slave Trade: A brutal economic system that significantly affected economies and societies in Africa, Europe, and the Americas, centered around the labor-intensive production of cash crops.
Additional Notes
- Salutary Neglect: An English policy of relaxed enforcement of regulations towards the colonies, fostering economic loyalty while allowing colonies to operate with some autonomy.
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Test your knowledge of pivotal moments in American history with this quiz featuring key dates and events. From the establishment of Jamestown to the end of Reconstruction, explore the milestones that shaped the nation. Perfect for history enthusiasts and students alike!
