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WATCH THIS CRASH COURSE SERIES Pre-Columbian Peoples of the American Southwest -Agriculturally focused groups that developed powerful and complex societies -Became increasingly dependent on the cultivation of maize Pre-Columbian economy in Great Basin and the western Great Plains - Migratory because of limited resources Pre-Columbian economy in the Northeast and along the Atlantic Seaboard -Another Group of tribes in present-day NY formed the Iroquois League -Cultivated crops and participated in foraging and hunting, often creating lasting settlements Hernan Cortes Spanish explorer who marched across mexico and conquered the aztecs - from spain Hernando de Soto -explored deep in USA -first to cross and disocer Miss. River -claimed for Spain Georgia first colonized by Spanish because they were looking for gold and land The Columbian Exchange The exchange of plants, animals, diseases, and technologies between the Americas and the rest of the world following Columbus's voyages. The Treaty of Tordesillas A 1494 agreement between Portugal and Spain, declaring that newly discovered lands to the west of an imaginary line in the Atlantic Ocean would belong to Spain and newly discovered lands to the east of the line would belong to Portugal. St. Augustine -1st colony in Florida set up by Spain joint-stock company A company made up of a group of shareholders. Each shareholder contributes some money to the company and receives some share of the company's profits and debts. James Edward Oglethorpe The leader of English Parliament who founded the Georgia colony James Wright Georgia's third, and final, royal governor Jamestown -First permanent English settlement -Starving time (% died) -1619: first slave ship of africans - 1640: modern concept of slavery was established in US Why did colonists come to the New World? Religious freedom profit adventure...etc. Original Trustees of Ga were provided what 50 acres , free passage, provisions for 1 yr William Penn -Founder of Pennsylvania -Pushed for democracy and religious freedom -Quaker -Wanted to unite all of the U.S. colonies Quakers -believed human religious institutions were largey unnecessary -thought they could receive revelationg directly form God and placed little importance on the Bible -pacifists and declined to show customary deference to their alleged social superiors -their aggressiveness in denouncing established institutions brought them trouble in both britain and america -opposed slavery and favored decent treatment of Native Americans -elements of the culture would play a role in shaping the characterization of a United States that valued independence and social equality What country claimed Quebec? The French French Colonization in the New World French and Dutch Colonies in the new world usually relied on cooperation with native peoples instead of extensive settlement and force in contrast to the spanish and british Dutch Colonization in the New World -first colonies functioned more as trading outposts than settlements -the Dutch commissioned an expedition by English explorer Henry Hudson to North America -Hudson failed in his search for a Northwest Passage, but his reports of abundant resources created interest among Dutch merchants -The Dutch West India Company was chartered to develop colonies in North America -the company tried to attract immigrants with land grants, and a diverse group of European settlers slowly began to arrive -its most important settlement was New Amsterdam, which became a center for trade -usually relied on cooperation with native peoples instead of extensive settlement and force, in contrast to the Spanish and British Types of New British Colonies in the New World -Charter Colony: colonist were members of a corp -Royal Colony: governor selected by King -Proprietary colonies: owned by individuals Characteristics of New England Colonies: Founded primarily by Puritans, that wanted a group of like-minded individuals; close-knit, longer life expectancies; mixed economy of farming and trade What is the headright system? The headright system is when a landowner would pay for an individual's passage from England to America. The landowner would receive 50 acres of land and that same individual to work the land. Who settled land west of the Mississippi River A. The French B. The Dutch C. The Spanish D. The British A. The French Who settled land in New York The Dutch along Hudson River later colonized New Amsterdam on Manhattan Island. Main cash crop of Chesapeake Bay (Virginia and Maryland) Tobacco ??? Early settlers wanted main crop to be ______ , ended up being _______ wine/silk and rice/indigo Later cash crops became tobacco and cotton King Phillip's War Most Indians lost in New England King Philip's War was an armed conflict between American Indian inhabitants of New England versus the New England colonists and their Indian allies in 1675-78 Bacon's Rebellion -armed rebellion in 1676 by Virginia settlers led by Nathaniel Bacon against the rule of Governor William Berkeley. - First rebellion in the colonies Whiskey Rebellion In 1794, farmers in Pennsylvania rebelled against Hamilton's excise tax on whiskey, and several federal officers were killed in the riots caused by their attempts to serve arrest warrants on the offenders. In October, 1794, the army, led by Washington, put down the rebellion. The incident showed that the new government under the Constitution could react swiftly and effectively to such a problem, in contrast to the inability of the government under the Articles of Confederation to deal with Shay's Rebellion. Indentured Servitude A worker bound by a voluntary agreement to work for a specified period of years often in return for free passage to an overseas destination. Before 1800 most were Europeans; after 1800 most indentured laborers were Asians. Bacon's Rebellion made the practice seem riskier to planters and owners English Puritanism 1500s and 1600s *Movement by those who wished to reform the Church of England to be more in line with their ideology *Puritans rejected these roman Catholic holdovers and sought to make the English Church "pure" *Puritans held Calvinist beliefs, such as predestination and the authority of Scripture over papal authority *Puritanism echoes throughout American culture in the ideas of self-reliance, moral fortitude, and an emphasis on intellectualism Many of the European settlers who first came to the New World did so to escape religious persecution. Which colony was granted to a benefactor for the purpose of settling the Quakers? A. Virginia B. Massachusetts C. New Hampshire D. Pennsylvania D. Pennsylvania by William Penn House of Burgesses 1619 - The Virginia House of Burgesses formed, the first legislative body in colonial America. Later other colonies would adopt houses of burgesses. Maryland became the first proprietary colony to serve as refuge for English Catholics Navigation Acts Acts passed in 1660 passed by British parliament to increase colonial dependence on Great Britain for trade; limited goods that were exported to colonies; caused great resentment in American colonies. Triangular Trade A three way system of trade during s Africa sent slaves to America, America sent Raw Materials to Europe, and Europe sent Guns and Rum to Africa Early settlers in New England depended primarily upon what source of labor? A. their children B. slaves C. indentured servants D. wage laborers A. their children First Great Awakening Religious revival in the colonies in 1730s and 1740s; George Whitefield and Jonathan Edwards preached a message of atonement for sins by admitting them to God. The movement attempted to combat the growing secularism and rationalism of mid-eighteenth century America. Religious splits in the colonies became deeper. The Stono Rebellion -1739 -Largest slave uprising in SC -Leader Jemmy (Cato) -Marched towards Spanish Florida, where they were promised freedom and land -Lead to the negro act of 1740 which restricted slave movements, education, and assembly. What were the main benefits of owning slaves Source of wealth and status Battle of Bloody Marsh Victory for Oglethorpe over the Spanish on St. Simons Island in 1742 French and Indian War -7 years war - - Britian and France The French and Indian War was fought to decide if Britain or France would be the strong power in North America. France and its colonists and Indian allies fought against Britain, its colonists and Indian allies. Treaty of Paris of 1763 Ended French & Indian War. Marked the end of French power in North America. Britain gained Canada and all French lands east of the Mississippi River. Spain gave up Florida but received all lands west of the Mississippi River Impact of the French and Indian War on British Colonial Policy - after the french and indian war, britain set out to solve its large national debt - it created a series of acts that raised taxes on American goods -Sugar, Stamp, Quartering, Declaratory Sugar Act law passed by the British Parliament setting taxes on molasses and sugar imported by the colonies Stamp Act an act passed by the British parliment in 1756 that raised revenue from the American colonies by a duty in the form of a stamp required on all newspapers and legal or commercial documents Declaratory Act Act passed in 1766 after the repeal of the stamp act; stated that Parliament had authority over the the colonies and the right to tax and pass legislation "in all cases whatsoever." Quartering Act 1765 - Required the colonials to provide food, lodging, and supplies for the British troops in the colonies. Proclamation of 1763 Bc of Pontiac's Rebellion A proclamation from the British government which forbade British colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains, and which required any settlers already living west of the mountains to move back east. Boston Massacre The first bloodshed of the American Revolution (1770), as British guards at the Boston Customs House opened fire on a crowd killing five Americans Enlightment movement that began in Europe in the late 1600s as people began examining the natural world, society, and government; also called the age of reason moved from europe to new world to influence writers like isaac newton, john locke Mercantilism Economic system to unify and increase the power and wealth of a nation by strict governmental regulations through policies like bullion and favorable balance of trade -Adam Smith was anti-mercantilism The Tea Act 1773 act which eliminated import tariffs on tea entering England and allowed the British East India Company to sell directly to consumers rather than through merchants. Led to the Boston Tea Party. The Boston Tea Party A 1773 protest against British taxes in which Boston colonists disguised as Mohawks dumped valuable tea into Boston Harbor. Intolerable Acts in response to Boston Tea Party, 4 acts passed in 1774, Port of Boston closed, reduced power of assemblies in colonies, permitted royal officers to be tried elsewhere, provided for quartering of troop's in barns and empty houses Revolutionary War - The American Revolutionary War, also known as the American War of Independence, was a global war that began as a conflict between Great Britain and her Thirteen Colonies, which declared independence as the United States of America. -Sparked by the Stamp Act against King George the III (1765) -Boston Massacre (1770) -Boston Tea Party (1773) (Sons of Liberty) Thomas Paine -1777 -Father of American revolution -Inspired rebels to declare independence from britain - Wrote Common Sense and The American Crisis The Battles of Lexington and Concord -1775 -First military engagements of the American Revolutionary war -lieutenant francis smith -Shot heard around the world University of Georgia The United States' first state-chartered university (1785); it is the oldest and largest of Georgia's institutions of higher learning Governor James Jackson Reformer, wants to clean up the mess made by the Federalists. Plans to repeal the Yazoo deal if elected. Father of Jeffersonian Party in Ga. Swept the election, takes office in 1796, rescinds the Yazoo purchase of year prior. Overturned Yazoo Act; elected to First Congress; lost reelection George Washington -Named commander in chief of continental army -drafted US constitution -marine corps -articles of confederation // First president of the US Friedrich Von Steuben German soldier help train continental army to follow commands attack and retreat Nancy Morgan Hart One of the most patriotic women in Georgia, she worked as a spy; she disguised herself as a man and entered British camps trying to gain information; famous for holding six British soldiers (Tories) at gunpoint who tried to pillage her land Judiciary Act of 1789 In 1789 Congress passed this Act which created the federal-court system. The act managed to quiet popular apprehensions by establishing in each state a federal district court that operated according to local procedures. During the American Revolution, Tories were: A. leaders of the Sons of Liberty. B. guerrilla fighters in the South. C. English who sympathized with the revolutionaries. D. loyal to the Crown of England. D. loyal to the Crown of England. - patriots were opposed to King Industrial Revolution Britain 1720's - Period of rapid industrial growth resulting from new sources of power and new ways to make products. Handmade goods were replaced by machine made goods Washington's Farewell Address 1706 Stressed 3 dangers facing the nation: 1) political parties could divide the nation, 2) avoid long term alliances with foreign nations, and 3) avoid sectionalism caused by geography and other differences Battle of Bunker Hill -1775 -William prescott -British won Declaration of Independence the document recording the proclamation of the second Continental Congress (4 July 1776) asserting the independence of the colonies from Great Britain Battle of Saratoga Turning point of the American Revolution. It was very important because it convinced the French to give the U.S. military support. It lifted American spirits, ended the British threat in New England by taking control of the Hudson River, and, most importantly, showed the French that the Americans had the potential to beat their enemy, Great Britain. State Constitutions States wrote a new constitution to replace their colonial charters after they declared independence. Most called for bicameral legislature and a governor (usually one year term for elected officials). You had to own property or pay a certain amount of tax to vote. Individual liberties protected people (including freedom of religion), but did not separate church and state. Treaty of Paris 1783 -Ended the American Revolutionary war YORKTOWN -US recognized as its own place Articles of Confederation Nation's FIRST constitution. Limited power of national government. Created a weak national government incapable of dealing with the nation's problems - 1781 Later replaced with a federal system under the Constitution. Alexander Hamilton -One of the Founding fathers -Aided George washington *First US treasurer -one of the most influential interpreters and promoters of the U.S. Constitution, -the founder of the nation's financial system, -the founder of the Federalist Party, -the world's first voter-based political party, -the Father of the United States Coast Guard, and the founder of The New York Post. Alexander Hamilton's Financial Plan 1. pay off all foreign and domestic debts 2. have a National Bank 3. have a protective tariff 4. have an excise tax Thomas Jefferson Opposed Western Land Cessions ; Georgia in 1802 *The original thirteen states ceded their western land claims to the new federal government *The states that lacked western land claims feared that states with claims could grow in size, skewing representation in the federal government *Before signing the United States Constitution, these states demanded that those with claims cede the land *Ordinances in 1784 and 1785 and the Northwest Ordinance (1787) organized the ceded areas in preparation for statehood *New states were organized and admitted to the Union *This policy strengthened the ties of the western farmers to the central government Federalists A term used to describe supporters of the Constitution during ratification debates in state legislatures. Supporters - Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay Anti-Federalists Opponents of the American Constitution at the time when the states were contemplating its adoption. George Mason, Patrick Henry, and George Clinton Republican Party correlated Federalists papers -collection of 85 articles and essays written (under the pseudonym Publius) by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay promoting the ratification of the United States Constitution -Against the bill of rights -Madison discusses the means of preventing rule by majority faction and advocates a large, commercial republic James Madison Considered "Father of the Constitution" because of his role in its writing and ratification. Wrote Bill of Rights. One of the authors of the Federalist Papers. President during War of 1812 Bill of Rights The first ten amendments to the Constitution 10th Amendment The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. Elastic Clause Article I, Section 8, of the Constitution, which allows Congress to make all laws that are "necessary and proper" to carry out the powers of the Constitution. Northwest Ordinance -1789 -An Ordinance for the Government of the Territory of the United States, North-West of the River Ohio -First organized territory of the US -Began westward expansion -This division helped set the stage for national competition over admitting free and slave states Iroquois league five tribes to form the Indian confederation called the Iroquois League. Eli Whitney Invented the cotton gin, 1793 Jay Treaty Was made up by John Jay. It said that Britain was to pay for Americans ships that were seized in 1793. It said that Americans had to pay British merchants debts owed from before the revolution and Britain had agreed to remove their troops from the Ohio Valley John Adams America's first Vice-President and second President. Sponsor of the American Revolution in Massachusetts, and wrote the Massachusetts guarantee that freedom of press "ought not to be restrained." XYZ Affair, the alien sedition acts and VA & KY resol XYZ Affair A 1797 incident in which French officials demanded a bribe from U.S. diplomats US refused to comply led to the creation of the US Navy All of the following were consequences of Eli Whitney's invention of the cotton gin, except: A. the urbanization of the southern economy. B. the strengthening of slavery in the southern states. C. the development of an American textile industry. D. the spread of cotton as a cash crop in the southern states. A. the urbanization of the southern economy. Cotton Gin machine which automated cotton processing and INCREASED the need for slaves Shay's Rebellion Rebellion led by Daniel Shays of farmers in western Massachusetts in , protesting mortgage foreclosures. It highlighted the need for a strong national government just as the call for the Constitutional Convention went out. Constitution A document which spells out the principles by which a government runs and the fundamental laws that govern a society Jeffersonian Republicans Basically anti-federalist one of nations first political parties, led by Thomas Jeffrson and stemming from the anti-federalists, emerged around 1792, gradually became today's Democratic party. The Jeffersonian republicans were pro-French, liberal, and mostly made up of the middle class. They favored a weak central govt., and strong states's rights. Strict interp of constitution Great Compromise (1787) It retained the bicameral legislature as proposed along with proportional representation of the states in the lower house, but required the upper house to be weighted equally between the states. 1795 Yazoo Land Fraud in which four land companies bribed legislators to approve their acquisition of 35 million acres (nearly 60 percent of the land area that now constitutes Alabama and Mississippi) at the cost of only five hundred thousand dollars. Alien and Sedition Acts acts passed by federalists giving the government power to imprison or deport foreign citizens and prosecute critics of the government Kentucky and Virginia Resolves -1798 -Kentucky and Virginia legislatures took the position that the federal Alien and Sedition Acts were unconstitutional. -written secretly by Vice President Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, respectively. -argued for states' rights and strict constructionism of the Constitution. Judiciary Act of 1801 a law that increased the number of federal judges, allowing President John Adams to fill most of the new posts with Federalists What belief led most states to require a certain level of property ownership in order to qualify for voting or holding political office? A. Concentrating political power in the hands of the wealthy would hasten economic development. B. Such qualifications would encourage the poorer classes to work hard and save money. C. It would be easier to keep track of one list of property owners and one list of voters, rather than having a list for each. D. Only property owners would possess the necessary independence to make wise political choices. D. Only property owners would possess the necessary independence to make wise political choices. Marbury vs. Madison Supreme Court case which established the principle of judicial review 1803 Louisiana Purchase -1803 -US bought land from france -Thomas jefferson president -federalists party opposed -Lewis and Clarke set out to explore after purchase Marshall Court Chief Justice John Marshall; established the power of the federal government over the states; supremacy clause; supported by McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden