CLEP History of the United States 1 Early Colonization to
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Juan Ponce de Leon -ANSWERS-explored Florida in search of gold and the fountain of
youth. Claimed Florida for Spain
New Spain -ANSWERS-autocratic empire to benefit the parent country. utilized slavery
and imported african slaves
John Cabot -ANSWERS-Italian explorer for England - searched for the Northwest
Passage
Treaty of Tordesillas -ANSWERS-Moved the "line of demarcation" further west. Ignored
by most other European nations.
Virginia -ANSWERS-founded as a joint stock colony - became a Royal Colony
The Jay Treaty -ANSWERS-attempted to settle conflict with Britian at sea, and curtail
their agitation of indians on western borders. provided for the evacuation of English
troops from their posts along the Great Lakes. Was not supported because english
refused to stop the impressment of American sailors
The Election of 1800 -ANSWERS-Jefferson & Burr Tied - the house cast votes to
decide - Jefferson elected
The Burr Conspiracy -ANSWERS-Burrs scheme to create a new nation of the Southern
Territory of the US
,The Treaty of Ghent -ANSWERS-ended the war of 1812 - restored territory taken during
the war
The Monroe Doctrine -ANSWERS-President James Monroe's 3 principles on foreign
police. Pledged that America would remain free of European wars and any future
colonization. Established the areas of North & South America as an American sphere of
influence. Supported by England to prevent war.
Vasco Nunez de Balboa -ANSWERS-crossed the isthmus of Panama - First European
to see the Pacific Ocean
Giovannia da Verrazano -ANSWERS-Italian explorer for France
Jacques Cartier -ANSWERS-claimed area of the St Lawrence River - Montreal - for
france, also searched for the NW Passage
Huguenots -ANSWERS-French Protestants came to New World to escape catholic
french persecution. were massacred by the spaniards.
Francis Drake -ANSWERS-English captain, sailed around the world. Funded by Queen
Elizabeth
The Impeachment Process -ANSWERS-Per Article 1 - House initiates impeachment &
acts as grand jury. Next, the Senate with the chief justice presiding begins a trial for guilt
or innocence of the president.
the Dutch Colony of New Netherland -ANSWERS-hostile relations with indians because
of exploitation of fur trade (main source of wealth). Ethically diverse which led to internal
struggling.
, Spanish colonization of new world was characterized by: -ANSWERS-exploitation of
indians, establishing african slavery, introduction of the horse to america, and the
creation of large agriculture plantations
Puritans -ANSWERS-sought to create perfect religions utopia. Came to the new world
to escape persecution. Were not pacifists, did not approve of the pilgrims, or catholics.
King Philips War -ANSWERS-Wampanoag Indians organized by King Philip to destroy
New England settlements, Puritans counterattacked and won - ended indian resistance
to white settlement
A series of wars between England and France for control of North America -ANSWERS-
King Williams War, Queen Anne's War, King George's War and the Seven Years War -
French were defeated
James Otis -ANSWERS-earned his fame for the Writs of Assistance.
John C Calhoun -ANSWERS-leader in the states right movement
Henry Clay & Daniel Webster -ANSWERS-supporters of the union - against secession
The Compromise of 1850 -ANSWERS-California admitted free; stricter fugitive slave
law; slave trade forbid in D.C.; New Mexico admitted by popular sovereignty
The Missouri Compromise -ANSWERS-Engineered by Henry Clay To balance the
number of "slave states" and "free states," Maine was admitted as a free state and
Missouri as a slave state. Prohibited slavery north of latitude 36°30'
The Battle of Saratoga -ANSWERS-America victory that prompted the French to form
an alliance against england.
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Juan Ponce de Leon -ANSWERS-explored Florida in search of gold and the fountain of
youth. Claimed Florida for Spain
New Spain -ANSWERS-autocratic empire to benefit the parent country. utilized slavery
and imported african slaves
John Cabot -ANSWERS-Italian explorer for England - searched for the Northwest
Passage
Treaty of Tordesillas -ANSWERS-Moved the "line of demarcation" further west. Ignored
by most other European nations.
Virginia -ANSWERS-founded as a joint stock colony - became a Royal Colony
The Jay Treaty -ANSWERS-attempted to settle conflict with Britian at sea, and curtail
their agitation of indians on western borders. provided for the evacuation of English
troops from their posts along the Great Lakes. Was not supported because english
refused to stop the impressment of American sailors
The Election of 1800 -ANSWERS-Jefferson & Burr Tied - the house cast votes to
decide - Jefferson elected
The Burr Conspiracy -ANSWERS-Burrs scheme to create a new nation of the Southern
Territory of the US
,The Treaty of Ghent -ANSWERS-ended the war of 1812 - restored territory taken during
the war
The Monroe Doctrine -ANSWERS-President James Monroe's 3 principles on foreign
police. Pledged that America would remain free of European wars and any future
colonization. Established the areas of North & South America as an American sphere of
influence. Supported by England to prevent war.
Vasco Nunez de Balboa -ANSWERS-crossed the isthmus of Panama - First European
to see the Pacific Ocean
Giovannia da Verrazano -ANSWERS-Italian explorer for France
Jacques Cartier -ANSWERS-claimed area of the St Lawrence River - Montreal - for
france, also searched for the NW Passage
Huguenots -ANSWERS-French Protestants came to New World to escape catholic
french persecution. were massacred by the spaniards.
Francis Drake -ANSWERS-English captain, sailed around the world. Funded by Queen
Elizabeth
The Impeachment Process -ANSWERS-Per Article 1 - House initiates impeachment &
acts as grand jury. Next, the Senate with the chief justice presiding begins a trial for guilt
or innocence of the president.
the Dutch Colony of New Netherland -ANSWERS-hostile relations with indians because
of exploitation of fur trade (main source of wealth). Ethically diverse which led to internal
struggling.
, Spanish colonization of new world was characterized by: -ANSWERS-exploitation of
indians, establishing african slavery, introduction of the horse to america, and the
creation of large agriculture plantations
Puritans -ANSWERS-sought to create perfect religions utopia. Came to the new world
to escape persecution. Were not pacifists, did not approve of the pilgrims, or catholics.
King Philips War -ANSWERS-Wampanoag Indians organized by King Philip to destroy
New England settlements, Puritans counterattacked and won - ended indian resistance
to white settlement
A series of wars between England and France for control of North America -ANSWERS-
King Williams War, Queen Anne's War, King George's War and the Seven Years War -
French were defeated
James Otis -ANSWERS-earned his fame for the Writs of Assistance.
John C Calhoun -ANSWERS-leader in the states right movement
Henry Clay & Daniel Webster -ANSWERS-supporters of the union - against secession
The Compromise of 1850 -ANSWERS-California admitted free; stricter fugitive slave
law; slave trade forbid in D.C.; New Mexico admitted by popular sovereignty
The Missouri Compromise -ANSWERS-Engineered by Henry Clay To balance the
number of "slave states" and "free states," Maine was admitted as a free state and
Missouri as a slave state. Prohibited slavery north of latitude 36°30'
The Battle of Saratoga -ANSWERS-America victory that prompted the French to form
an alliance against england.
