Ahsge Social Studies Review

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The first permanent English settlement in the New World.

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Jamestown

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Occurring in March 1770, this episode of violence left 5 colonists dead and 6 wounded and sparked anti-British sentiment throughout the American colonies.

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Boston Massacre

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The French philosopher who presented the idea of three branches of government, separation of powers, and checks and balances.

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Montesquieu

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The system of government in which power is shared between a national government and several state governments.

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Federalism or federal system

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Famous American who said, "Give me liberty or give me death."

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Patrick Henry

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The battle described as the turning point of the American Revolution.

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Saratoga

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The last major battle of the American Revolution.

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Yorktown

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American foreign policy handed down in 1832 that warned Europe against future colonization in the Western hemisphere.

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Monroe Doctrine

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This famous meeting in 1848 called for women to demand greater equality and opportunity in the U.S.

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Seneca Falls Convention

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Black woman attributed with helping runaway slaves reach freedom via the Underground Railroad.

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Harriet Tubman

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This man led a massacre at Pottawatomie Creek and led a raid on a federal arsenal at Harper's Ferry.

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John Brown

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This battle is described as the bloodiest single day of the American Civil War.

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Antietam

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This 19th century technological invention led to rapid settlement of the western territories in the U.S.

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railroad

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This movevment in the early 20th century promoted change in government, business, and social welfare.

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Progressive

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Which amendments to the U.S. Constitution are referred to as the "Progressive Amendments" and what did each do?

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16-income tax
17-direct election of senators
18-prohibition of alcohol