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Cards in this set: Term The main purpose of latitude and longitude? Definition determine the exact location          Term Geography is the study of Definition people, their envirenments, and their resources Term The Equater is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into two halves called Definition hemispheres Term All maps have some distortion because Definition maps are flat and the earth is not Term On a map,  relief shows differences in   Definition elevation Term The longest and most important river system in the U.S is made up of the Definition Mississippi and Missuori river Term An example of the theme of movement is the Definition shipping of trade goods to Asia Term _______ led an expedition that sailed around the world Definition Abraham Lincoln Term English, French, and Dutch explorers searcged for a _____ through the Americas Definition northwest passage Term Which of the following were faced by the eraly settlers at Jamestown? Definition 1.the refusal of colonists work 2.disease 3.impure drinking water Term Who founded the colony of Connecticut? Definition Thomas Hooker Term Who founded the colony of Rhone Island? Definition Roger Williams Term The first English colonist in North America landed at Definition Roanoke Term Who founded the colony of Georgia? Definition James Oglethorpe Term Quakers were protestant reformers who believed that Definition men and woman were equal in God's sight. Term A major reason that Pennnsylvania enjoyed many years of peace with its Indian neighbors was that Definition settlers in Pennsylvania paid for Indian Land Term Under the theory of mercantilism a country should Definition expert more than it imports. Term The purpose of the Navigation Acts passed in the 1660's was Definition to strengthen England and make it richer Term Which of the following statements about voting in the colonies is true? Definition All voters had to own property Term English colonist showed their concern for education by Definition passing a law in Massachutes to set up the first public schools Term The American_______of british goods hurt trade Definition boycott Term A time line usually shows events Definition in chronological order Term A______was ready to fight on short notice Definition minuteman Term English settlers often angered Native American by Definition clearing forest for farms Term One result of the French and Indian War was that Definition France lost Canada Term Chief Pontiac gave up his war against the british when Definition the French signed the Treaty of Paris. Term The Proclamation of 1763 angered British colonist because it Definition stopped them from moving west. Term Britian won allies among Native Americans by Definition charging less for trade goods. Term Colonist objected to the Stamp Act because they Definition did not have their own representatives in parliament. Term The Sons and Daughters of liberty were organized to Definition protest British policies Term Who is the auther of the Declaration of Indepence? Definition George Washington Term The chief goal of the Tea Act was to Definition raise money for the British East India Company Term According to the Declaration of Independence, everyone has a right Definition life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness Term The authir of Common Sence supported American independence because Definition 1.America was too far from Britian to be easily governed. 2.there was no advantageto being connected to Britian. 3.kings and queens had no right to rule. Term A turning point of Common Sence supprted American Independece because Definition 1.American was too far from Britian to be easily governed 2.there was no advantage to being connected to Britian 3.kings and queens had no right to rule Term A turning point in the war for the American was at Definition Saratoga Term On which side did Native Americans fight during the revolution? Definition Some fought with the British and some with Patriots Term Many african Americans supported the Revolution because they Definition believed that it would bring an end to slavery Term Washington allowed African Americas to serve in the Continental Army because Definition the british were successfully recruiting slaves Term In the Treaty of Paris 1783, American agreed to Definition ask state legislatures to pay Loyalists for property that they lost. Term The American commander know as the swamp Fox was Definition Francis Marion Term One reason that Americans wanted a written constitution was to Definition limit the power of goverment Term What problems did the nation face under the Articles of Confederence? Definition Foreign countries did not respect the nation. Term Delegates to the Constitutional Convention decided to keep their talks secret because they Definition wanted to be able to explore every issue without pressure. Term In the debate over the Constitution federalists favored Definition a strong national government Term The Constitution can be changed through the process of Definition amendment Term In 1689 William and Mary signed this royal agreement to respect the rights of English Citizens and of Parliament Definition the English Bill of Rights Term The English policy of interfering very little ibn colonial affairs was called Definition Salutary neglect Term Shays' Rebellion was important because it showed Americas that Definition The Articles of Confederation were not working Term The right of freedom of the press in the colonies was established by the trial of Definition John Peter Zenger Term What was the Great Awakening? Definition a religious movement Term The purpose of the Quartering Act was to require the colonies to Definition Provide housing and supplies for British soldiers. Term A group that staged protest against the Stamp Act was the Definition Sons of Liberty Term On March 5,1770, what fight broke out between British soldiers and dockworkers? Definition The Boston Massacre Term Who became famous for spreading news of the British troops movements? Definition Paul Revere Term During the Revolutionary War, people who sided with rebels were called? Definition Patriots Term _________is commander of the Continental Army. Definition George Washington Term Washington's strategy was to   Definition 1.Keep this army in the field 2.Win small battles 3.Avoid major battles until his army is larger Term ________are soldiers hired to fight for another country Definition Mercenaries Term __________spreads rumors that American have a large Army and later he bretrays his country Definition Benedict Arnold Term German________trains troops and teaches charges using bayonets Definition Baron Von Steuben Term Washington's Army retreats from Philadelphia the harsh winter of 1777-1778 at_________ Definition Valley Forge Term _________is a privately owned ship used to attack enemy (British) merchant ship Definition Privateer Term ________commands the American ship, Bonhomme Richard Definition John Paul Jones Term ___________are bands of fighters who weaken the enemy with surprise raids Definition Guerrillas Term The_______is the last major battle of the Revolutionary War Cornwallis surrenders his forces on October 19th, 1781 at this battle Definition Battle of Yorktown Term The war officially ends with the________ Definition Treaty of Paris 1783 Term The________ are the first set of plans for a national government system ratified in 1781 Definition Articles of Confederation Term __________led a group of men in a rebellion(because of taxes) called Shay's Rebellion Definition Daniel Shay Term In 1791,states ratify the ten amendments known as the__________ Definition Bill of Rights