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U.S. History.Chapter
Revolutionary War
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Land bridge | Way of migration from Asia to America |
| Northwest Ordinance | Plan for territorial government |
| Anti-federalists | Disliked constitution because it didn’t have a bill of rights |
| Completion of Louisiana purchased | Occurred during Jefferson’s presidency |
| Articles of Confederation | Reserved power for the states |
| The Great Compromise | Counted each slave as 3/5 person |
| Federalists | Strong federal government |
| Jays Treaty | Restricted US shipping |
| The Industrial Revolution | Surge (increase) in factories for production |
| Great Awakening | 1740 religious revival |
| Clan | Families having a common ancestor |
| Federalism | Governing system where power is shared by state and national bodies |
| Impressment | Sailors are forced to serve in in the navy |
| Monroe Doctrine | Protects the Americas from European interference |
| House of Burgess | Lawmaking body elected to help govern the Virginia colonies |
| Conquistador | Spanish invader who explored America |
| Jamestown | English established their first successful colony here |
| Spain | Country that had colonies in North and South America |
| Britain | Country that established a number of colonies in America |
| Thomas Jefferson | Drafted the Declaration of Independence |
| James Madison | Father of Constitutions |
| Alexander Hamilton | Promoted national bank to promote general welfare |
| Vasco Da Gama | Explorer who reached India |