1787; This compromise was between the large and small states of the colonies. The Great Compromise resolved that there would be representation by population in the House of Representatives, and equal representation would exist in the Senate. Each state, regardless of size, would have 2 senators.

demonstration (1773) by citizens of Boston who (disguised as Indians) raided three British ships in Boston harbor and dumped hundreds of chests of tea into the harbor - This resulted in Parliament passing the Intolerable Acts.

-ability to declare war

no power to tax, President lacked power, no money to buy ships or pay soldiers

To claim new territory, to find new sea routes to India and China, and to find gold, silver, and other treasure.

(Spanish)Established Catholic missions and (French) focused primarily on Fur trading.

to increase wealth, to expand empires, and to spread Christianity

fur trading; positive relations with Indians

The rights of the First Amendment can not be taken away by the government. Gives freedom of speech, press, assembly, petition, and religion

You need an open mind, readiness to work with others, make decisions, and to be impartial.

Citizens should participate in serving on a jury.

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

Protects against unreasonable search and seizure

delegate who opposed the Constitution because he believed that it did not adequately protect individuals from potential government abuse.

A term used to describe supporters of the Constitution during ratification debates in state legislatures. They thought a strong central government will provide order and stability.

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.

Example: Congress passes a bill - - The President vetoes the bill - - Congress overrides the presidential veto.

a law that established a procedure for the admission of new states to the Union

This treaty ended the Revolutionary War, recognized the independence of the American colonies, and granted the colonies the territory from the southern border of Canada to the northern border of Florida, and from the Atlantic coast to the Mississippi River

She wrote, "America may boast that she has accomplished what no power before her ever did, contending with Britain - Capturing two of their celebrated Generals......" in a letter to her husband John Adams. This described the American victory at the Battle of Yorktown

They feared that a strong central government would abuse its power.

Turning point of the American Revolution. It was very important because it convinced the French to give the U.S. military support.

He was given the Congressional Gold Medal in honor of his valor during the Revolutionary War for commanding a victory at sea against the British navy.

life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

Unalienable rights

"for imposing taxes on us without our consent" explains why colonists were unhappy about their lack of representation in the British parliament.

Colonists were forced to quarter troops in their homes.

Commission from the Continental Congress appointed George Washington "Commander in chief, of the army of the United Colonies."

founded colonies for religious freedom--Maryland, Connecticut, and Rhode Island

Of having a stronger central government and thought it will make the country more stable and prosperous.

The Constitution protects rights similar to the the English Bill of Rights. For example, "excessive fines, illegal and cruel punishments..."

"No free man shall be seized or imprisoned, or stripped of the rights or possessions, or outlawed or exiled..... except by the lawful judgement or his equals or by the law of the land," - Magna Carta

The brutal system of trading African Slaves from Africa to the Americas. It changed the ECONOMY, politics, and environment.

Which physical characteristics made Shipbuilding, Fishing, Fur trapping and trading, Lumber milling activities possible in New England?

Stated that no colonists could settle in lands to the west of the Appalachian mountains-- made the colonists very upset

describes the dissatisfaction of the American Colonists with the economic policies imposed by Great Britain following the French and Indian War

to recover the cost of defending the colonies

establishing their own representative institutions.

self-govern on a local level

Patriot leader and president of the Second Continental Congress; first person to sign the Declaration of Independence.

Helped establish the tradition of self-government

Plymouth-refuge from religious persecution, Jamestown- founded for commercial profit (tobacco)

The Revolutionary era

Signed in July, 1776 by US revolutionaries; it declared the United States as a free state.