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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what happened in 1607 | In 1607, over 100 English settlers arrived in present-day Virginia along the Chesapeake Bay and founded Jamestown, the first permanent English colony in North America. |
| what happened in 1619 | In 1619 the Virginia House of Burgesses became the first elected assembly in the English colonies |
| what was the Virginia house of Burgess | the first elected assembly in the English colonies |
| what happened in 1620 | In 1620, a group of English settlers known as the Pilgrims set sail on a ship called the Mayflower and were blown of course and landed in what is now Massachusetts and called their land plymouth |
| what settlers sailed on the mayflower and found plymouth | Pilgrims |
| 1639 | In 1639 the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut was the First written constitution in america |
| what was the first written constitution in americia | the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut |
| what is the Mayflower Compact | a social contract in which they promised to work together and make rules for the good of the colony. This was the first form of self-government among the colonies |
| what is he Fundamental Orders of Connecticut | the First written constitution in america |
| what was the northwest passage | a water route through the islands of northern Canada connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans |
| what is a Representative Government | a representative democracy. |
| what does a representative democracy mean | This means that our government is elected by citizens. Here, citizens vote for their government officials. These officials represent the citizens' ideas and concerns in government. |
| what is cash crops | crops that were made for selling specifically tobacco,rice,corn,and indigo. |
| what was Spain's Reasons for Exploring North America | god,gold,glory |
| what was Spain's ESPN Factor | Spain sent a series of military expeditions |
| what was Spain's Location of Exploration | The great plains |
| what was France's Reasons for Exploring North America | looking for new fishing waters and the Northwest Passage |
| what was France's ESPN Factor | establishing commercially viable trading posts in the New World to supply Europe with its seemingly never-ending demand for furs |
| what was France's Location of Exploration | Illinois and at Mobile, New Orleans, and Arkansas Post |
| what was England's Reasons for Exploring North America | For work |
| what did England have to find new sources of | England had to find new scores of needed goods and raw materials |
| what was England's ESPN Factor | Traderouts discovered resources and claimed territories for england |
| what was England's Location of Exploration | All over |
| what year was Jamestown founded | 1607 |
| what was the reason for settling on jamestown | Many settlers dreamed of wealth, land, and a better life, especially those who felt trapped by England’s strict social classes. |
| where was Jamestown located | Virginia |
| what year was founded | 1620 |
| These settlers had faced persecution, or being treated unfairly, in England for separating from the Church of England and wanted to create a new community where they could practice their beliefs freely | reasons for settling in Plymouth |
| where was Plymouth located | Massachusetts |
| what Region was known for Rocky soil and was Located near the atlantic ocean | New England Colonies |
| what Region was known for Harsh& icy winters | New England Colonies |
| what Region was known for lumber, ship building fishing , whaling ,and exporting rum | New England Colonies |
| what Region was known for Rolling hills Wooded area Deep harbors& swift rivers | Mid-Atlantic/ middle Colonies |
| what Region was known for Mild to modern climate Warmer weather | Mid-Atlantic/ middle Colonies |
| what Region was known for growing wheat, corn,oats,barley,rye traping animals, sold fur, made it easy to trade, and raised livestock. | Mid-Atlantic/ middle Colonies |
| what Region was known for Broad rivers and vast wetlands that merged with the sea. | Southern Colonies |
| what Region was known for Hot wet/humid climate | Southern Colonies |
| what Region was known for Grew cash crops such as tobacco, corn, rice,indigo, Sow and harvested their fields. | Southern Colonies |
| Why did European explorers search for the Northwest Passage? | they were hoping to establish a lucrative trading route between Europe and Asia |
| Which document is considered the first written constitution in America? | Fundamental Orders of Connecticut |
| . Explain one reason why representative government developed in the colonies. | early religious groups forming self-governing communities |
| what was the compermise for Representation | The Great Compromise (New Jersey Plan + Virginia Plan) |
| what was the compermise for Slavery | Three-Fifths (⅗) Compromise |
| Alexander Hamilton,James Madison,John Jay where all what? | Federalists |
| George Mason and Patrick Henry are what? | Anti-Federalists |
| what did federalists belive in | a strong central/national government for stability and unity. and was IN FAVOR of ratification |
| what did anti-federalists believe in | Feared tyranny (oppressive government) and loss of states’ rights. -Demanded a Bill of Rights be added to the Constitution before ratification. |
| what was the Legislative branch's main role? | Makes, writes, and creates new laws |
| what can the legislative branch do | Approve taxes/spending Declare war Regulate trade Override vetoes Can impeach |
| what was the Executive branch's main role? | Enforce and carry out laws |
| what can the Executive branch do | Command military -Make treaties with foreign countries -Appoint judges & officials -Vetoe bills -Ensure laws are carried oot |
| what can the Judicial branch do | Interprets laws and makes sure laws are constitutional (fair) |
| what was the Judicial branch's main role? | Decides constitutionality of laws Settles state disputes Can strike down unconstitutional acts |
| what is the definition of popular Sovereignty | Government’s power comes from the people. |
| what is the definition of Republicanism | People elect representatives to make decisions |
| what is the definition of Federalism | Power shared between national and state governments. |
| what is the definition of Separation of Powers | Power divided among 3 branches. |
| what is the definition of Checks and Balances | Each branch limits the others. |
| what is the definition of Limited Government | The government must follow the law |
| what is the definition of Individual Rights | People have guaranteed freedoms. |
| what is a example of Popular Sovereignty | Voting, “We the People...” |
| what is a example of Republicanism | Voting for members of Congress. |
| what is a example of Federalism | States handle schools; the national government handles defense |
| what is a example of Separation of Powers | Legislative, Executive, Judicial. |
| what is a example of Checks and Balances | The President vetoes a law; Congress overrides veto. |
| what is a example of Limited Government | Officials can be impeached. |
| what is a example of Individual Rights | Protected by the Bill of Rights. |
| what was the Magna Carta 1215 an example of | idea of limited government |
| what did the English bill of rights 1689 impact | First 10 Amendments |
| what did the Articles of Confederation influence on the u.s constituion | no executive or power to tax |
| what did the U.S. Constitution (1787) influence on the u.s constituion | Created a stronger federal system |
| what did Bill of Rights (1791) influence on the u.s constituion | Protected citizens freedoms like speech and religion |
| what are Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation with No Executive Branch | |
| what can the Judicial branch do | Interprets laws and makes sure laws are constitutional (fair) |
| what was the Judicial branch's main role? | Decides constitutionality of laws Settles state disputes Can strike down unconstitutional acts |
| what is the definition of popular Sovereignty | Government’s power comes from the people. |
| what is the definition of Republicanism | People elect representatives to make decisions |
| what is the definition of Federalism | Power shared between national and state governments. |
| what is the definition of Separation of Powers | Power divided among 3 branches. |
| what is the definition of Checks and Balances | Each branch limits the others. |
| what is the definition of Limited Government | The government must follow the law |
| what is the definition of Individual Rights | People have guaranteed freedoms. |
| what is a example of Popular Sovereignty | Voting, “We the People...” |
| what is a example of Republicanism | Voting for members of Congress. |
| what is a example of Federalism | States handle schools; the national government handles defense |
| what is a example of Separation of Powers | Legislative, Executive, Judicial. |
| what is a example of Checks and Balances | The President vetoes a law; Congress overrides veto. |
| what is a example of Limited Government | Officials can be impeached. |
| what is a example of Individual Rights | Protected by the Bill of Rights. |
| what was the Magna Carta 1215 an example of | idea of limited government |
| what did the English bill of rights 1689 impact | First 10 Amendments |
| what did the Articles of Confederation influence on the u.s constituion | no executive or power to tax |
| what did the U.S. Constitution (1787) influence on the u.s constituion | Created a stronger federal system |
| what did Bill of Rights (1791) influence on the u.s constituion | Protected citizens freedoms like speech and religion |
| what are Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation with No Executive Branch | |
| what can the Judicial branch do | Interprets laws and makes sure laws are constitutional (fair) |
| what was the Judicial branch's main role? | Decides constitutionality of laws Settles state disputes Can strike down unconstitutional acts |
| what is the definition of popular Sovereignty | Government’s power comes from the people. |
| what is the definition of Republicanism | People elect representatives to make decisions |
| what is the definition of Federalism | Power shared between national and state governments. |
| what is the definition of Separation of Powers | Power divided among 3 branches. |
| what is the definition of Checks and Balances | Each branch limits the others. |
| what is the definition of Limited Government | The government must follow the law |
| what is the definition of Individual Rights | People have guaranteed freedoms. |
| what is a example of Popular Sovereignty | Voting, “We the People...” |
| what is a example of Republicanism | Voting for members of Congress. |
| what is a example of Federalism | States handle schools; the national government handles defense |
| what is a example of Separation of Powers | Legislative, Executive, Judicial. |
| what is a example of Checks and Balances | The President vetoes a law; Congress overrides veto. |
| what is a example of Limited Government | Officials can be impeached. |
| what is a example of Individual Rights | Protected by the Bill of Rights. |
| what was the Magna Carta 1215 an example of | idea of limited government |
| what did the English bill of rights 1689 impact | First 10 Amendments |
| what did the Articles of Confederation influence on the u.s constituion | no executive or power to tax |
| what did the U.S. Constitution (1787) influence on the u.s constituion | Created a stronger federal system |
| what did Bill of Rights (1791) influence on the u.s constituion | Protected citizens freedoms like speech and religion |
| what are Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation did they solve by changing No Executive Branch | Created the President to enforce laws |
| what are Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation did they solve by changing No Power to Tax | Congress given power to tax |
| what are Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation did they solve by changing One Vote per State | Created House of Representatives & Senate for fair representation |
| what are Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation did they solve by changing Unanimous Vote to Amend or make changes | ⅔ Congress + ¾ States can amend |
| what are Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation did they solve with changing No Federal Court System | Created Supreme Court and Federal Courts |
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