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What was a major consequence of the significant decline in Native American population due to disease?
What was a major consequence of the significant decline in Native American population due to disease?
What was a unique feature of the Puritan Church in the colonial system?
What was a unique feature of the Puritan Church in the colonial system?
What was the main purpose of the colonial system from Britain's perspective?
What was the main purpose of the colonial system from Britain's perspective?
What was the result of the American colonists' pursuit of foreign markets?
What was the result of the American colonists' pursuit of foreign markets?
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What was signed in September 1783?
What was signed in September 1783?
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What was the main concern of the Antifederalists regarding the Constitution?
What was the main concern of the Antifederalists regarding the Constitution?
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Why did plantation owners turn to the use of African slaves?
Why did plantation owners turn to the use of African slaves?
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What was the immediate impact of the Emancipation Proclamation?
What was the immediate impact of the Emancipation Proclamation?
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What event marked the beginning of the Civil War?
What event marked the beginning of the Civil War?
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What was the main goal of the Abolition Movement?
What was the main goal of the Abolition Movement?
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Study Notes
Native American Groups and Trade
- Native American groups were diverse, reflecting the environments in which they lived.
- Trade was a crucial factor in bringing Native American people into contact with one another.
- Many tribes established permanent settlements, becoming well-known for specific products or skills.
- An elaborate transcontinental trade network enabled groups to trade without direct contact.
European Settlement and Slavery
- The influx of European settlers led to the deaths of many indigenous people due to disease.
- As a result, the demand for African slaves grew to meet labor needs.
- The European settlers turned to Africa for slaves as the native population declined.
Puritan Government and Laws
- A system of self-government evolved in Puritan communities.
- The Puritan Church played a significant role in the government.
- All adult males who belonged to the Puritan Church could vote.
- Puritan laws criminalized various sins, including drunkenness, swearing, theft, and idleness.
Colonial System and British Rule
- The main purpose of the colonial system was to enrich Britain.
- Britain viewed the American colonies as a market for British goods, a source of raw materials, and a producer of goods for other nations.
- The American colonists began to export goods to other countries, including Spain, France, and Holland.
- Britain passed the Navigation Acts to restrict colonial trade, which benefited Britain and the colonists.
American Revolution and Independence
- Supporters of independence were known as Patriots.
- Patriots drew their numbers from those who saw economic opportunities in an independent America.
- The Treaty of Paris was signed in September 1783, ending the American Revolution and granting American independence from Britain.
Constitution and Federalism
- Supporters of the Constitution called themselves Federalists, favoring a balanced power between the states and the national government.
- Federalists believed that the system of checks and balances would protect Americans from tyranny.
- Opponents of the Constitution were known as Antifederalists, who feared a strong central government and the lack of protection for individual rights.
Slavery and the Abolition Movement
- Southern states relied on cash crops, such as sugar, tobacco, and cotton, which were labor-intensive.
- Plantation owners turned to African slaves to meet their labor needs.
- The Abolition Movement called for slavery to be outlawed, believing it to be a "great national sin".
- By 1820, there were over 100 antislavery societies, and abolitionists campaigned for emancipation.
American Civil War
- The Confederate States of America was formed on February 4, 1861.
- The Civil War began on April 12, 1861, when the Confederates fired on Fort Sumter.
- Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, which did not immediately free any slaves but was a military action aimed at states in rebellion.
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Learn about the trade networks and interactions among Native American groups in North America, including their diverse products and skills.
