Us History Final

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After the First Continental Congress met, King George
a. felt that the colonists were justified in making such demands since they were british citizens.
b. viewed this assembly as unlawful and as a mob.
c. agreed with the colonists because taxation without representation was contrary to British laws.
d. asked Parliament to properly address colonial grievances.

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b. viewed this assembly as unlawful and as a mob.

Front 2

For colonists, an obstacle to the Revolution was that
a. Britain was wealthier
b. Britain was more populous
c. the colonists were still proud to be British
d. All of the above.

Back 2

d. all of the above

Front 3

The British general to surrender at Yorktown was
a. Cornwallis
b. Rochambeau
c. Clinton
d. Howe

Back 3

a. Cornwallis

Front 4

He believed in the "Agrarian Republic"
a. george washington
b. john adams
c. thomas jefferson
d. james madison

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c. thomas jefferson

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The "kitchen cabinet" was established during the presidency of
a. james monroe
b. john quincy adams
c. andrew jackson
d. william henry harrison

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c. andrew jackson

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First Continental Congress

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A convention of delegates from 12 of the 13 colonies (Georgia is the one not there). Happened in the Late 1700's at Carpenters hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Called in response to the intolerable acts by British Parliament. They were to act as a unified body, arm themselves but not as a push for war. And they sent a letter to King George 3 affirming their loyalty.

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Lexington and Concord

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Late 1700's. The first shots of the American revolution. First real casualties. British blood was spilled. These battles marked the outbreak of open armed conflict between Great Britain and the 13 colonies.

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Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"

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proposed that ordinary people could participate in government. Very important document in the revolutionary era. Instant best seller. Committee created to draft declartation statement. Thomas Jefferson wrote Declaration of Independence.

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The Battle of Long Island

Back 9

when: late 1700's
what: victory for American's. 1st battle following the declaration of independence.
significance: Started the revolutionary war.

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Trenton

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When: Late 1700s
what: washington planned a surprise attack on the British.
Significance: violated the gentle men code of war, but washington was finaly able to procure a victory for the Americans. a huge moral booster for Americans.

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Saratoga

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when: late 1800s
what: American's won
Significance: 1st time people took notice, french became american ally

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Valley Forge

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when: late 1700s
what: site of miliraty camp of the american continental army during winter
significance: during rev. war

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The Alamo

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when: early 1800s
what: battle between white and tejanos.
significance: texas gains independence and becomes a part of the US

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Mexican War

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when: 1800s
what: war b/w americans and mexico over border lines, all about land
significance: america wins, more open territories which leads to civil war.

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Gold Rush

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when: 1800s
what: americans found gold
significance: that God had rewarded them and it confirmed to them that the land was theirs

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Indian intercourse act

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when: 1700s
what: nation wanted to be kinder to native americans
significance: never actually followed through

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war 1812

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when: 1800s
what: war b/w americans and british
significance: the americans won, and proved that they deserved to win the american revolution

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republican motherhood

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when: 1800s
what: more issues to the woman
significance: could vote through the men in their lives, more educational oppurtunities for women

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Bill of rights

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were passed which allowed the constitution to be passed. people and gov. to work together

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XYZ affair

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when: during john adams presidency
what: showed they were up to par with washington sent people to france to negotiate, 3 french men
significance: showed adams was a strong president

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alexander hamilton's financial plan

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5-point, retired continental dollar made new currency, raised taxes, raised import, good for north- bad for south, changed capital from ny to washington dc

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missouri compromise

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missouri was brought in as a slave state, 13 slave/13 free.
temporary compromise

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whisky rebellion

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hit with a whisky tax. from mango creak they decided to make a citizens arrest on a tax collector and then burn a rich town down. reacts by sending army. some were scared it was turning into a tyrannical country.

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Shay's Rebellion

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when: 1700s
what: rural uprising in Massachusetts. debt, shut down courts by force (Shay decided this). by force free all these debtors, militia force.
significance: questions about authority and power. (balance between authority and power.)

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Louisiana Purchase

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when: 1800s
what: US bought Louisiana from France. encompassed 15 states. during Jefferson's time.
significance: $15 million

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Trail of Tears

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when: 1800s
what: relocation and movement of the nativ americans.many died on the trek.
significance: really sad for the indians and depressing time. the indians tried to be as "white" as possible yet they were still kicked out.

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The Market Revolution

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Replace bartering with cash purchases.
Power driven monarchy
Transportation.