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US History from 1607-1865 From the Colonial Period to the end of the Civil War EOCT Review Griffin High School Colonial Period Standards 1-3 Virginia Jamestown, Virginia was founded in 1607 First permanent English settlement in North America A corporate colony, founded by the Virginia Company Investors hoped to make a profit from the colony Powhatan Indians Hostile to new settlers Attacked Jamestown John Smith was able to negotiate with them for food Success of the Virginia Colony Tobacco became the most profitable cash crop Headright System allowed families to move in and own land House of Burgesses allowed selfgovernment Virginia’s House of Burgesses Virginia’s colonial legislature Nathaniel Bacon led a rebellion because the legislature failed to protect settlers from hostile Indians First Africans in Virginia In 1619 a Dutch slave ship arrived in the colony The Africans on board (who were destined to be traded as slaves in the West Indies), were traded for supplies in Virginia The Virginia colony treated the Africans as indentured servants, not slaves All of them eventually gained their freedom before slavery was introduced in Virginia Sample Question One reason the colony of Virginia succeeded was the a. profitable tobacco crop b. leadership of John Smith c. management of the Virginia Company d. relationship with the Powhatan Indians Answer: A: the profitable tobacco crop New England Originally settled by EnglishSeparatists, who had broken away from the Anglican Church They were being persecuted They were called “Pilgrims” They sailed on the Mayflower from England to America Massachusetts Bay Colony Settled by English Puritans - who also disagreed with the Anglican Church They were persecuted in Great Britain They established their “City Upon A Hill”, what is now Massachusetts Puritans vs. Native Americans King Philip’s War Chief of the Wampanoags (Metacom/”King Philip”) led an attack on the Puritans in response to their laws that restricted the Indians It was a very brutal and destructive war Food shortages, disease, and casualties kept the Indians from fighting Metacom was killed and the Indian resistance ended Tension in New England Roger Williams challenged forced religion on the citizens of Massachusetts He was exiled and eventually founded the colony of Rhode Island Separation of church and state established here Halfway Covenant Allowed partial membership in the church until they experienced a true religious conversion Salem, Massachusetts Location of Salem Witch Trials Religious fanaticism / paranoia leads to false convictions and actual executions Massachusetts Bay Loses Its Charter Puritans refused to obey English law In 1684, King Charles II revoked the colony’s charter Massachusetts became a royal colony, under strict control of the king Sample Question Which factor directly affected the settlement of New England in the 1600s? A. Religious persecution in Great Britain B. The opportunity to cultivate tobacco C. Growing conflict with the southern farmers D. The chance to participate in the slave trade Answer: A: religious persecution in Great Britain Middle Colonies New Netherland to New York Originally claimed and settled by the Netherlands Diverse Population (settlers were allowed from all over Europe) James, Duke of York and brother of King Charles II of England, sent a fleet of ships to take the colony away from the Dutch It was accomplished without firing a single shot It became the English colony of New York Middle Colonies: Pennsylvania William Penn: founded Quakers were first settlers Penn’s “Holy Experiment”: allowed freedom of religion Sample Question The original settlers of the Mid-Atlantic colonies were a. Pilgrims b. Quakers c. Puritans d. Dutch Correct Answer: D: Dutch Mercantilism Economic theory that states that the colonies exist solely for the benefit and profit of the “mother country” In this case, England African Colonial Population As employment opportunities increased in England, fewer indentured servants came to America Trans-Atlantic trade included stops along the African coast to trade manufactured goods for slaves The Trans-Atlantic trade brought slaves to the colonies African Culture In areas where slave population was heaviest, they were able to preserve much of their African heritage Music Folktales Religious rituals Colonial Society and Culture Benjamin Franklin Born into a poor family Educated himself Became a successful inventor, printer, publisher, writer, statesman, and diplomat Great Awakening Series of religious revivals that challenged traditional religious authority Embodied in the famous sermon by Jonathan Edwards “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” Sample Question: Rum Slaves Manufactured goods The items listed above were part of the a. Products produced in the New England colonies b. Products traded to England from the American colonies c. Items traded along the transatlantic trade d. Items England provided to its American colonies Correct Answer: C: items traded along the transatlantic trade Results of French & Indian War and Causes of the American Revolution In the Treaty of Paris of 1763, Britain won control of North America; France lost most of its North American possessions In its attempt to govern a larger colonial empire, Parliament passed a series of laws to control the colonists Proclamation of 1763 forbade settlement west of Appalachian Mountains to protect colonists from hostile Indians Stamp Act placed direct taxes on printed materials to pay for war debt Colonial Reactions No taxation without representation – colonists believed only their colonial legislatures could tax them, not Parliament In response to the Stamp Act, the Sons of Liberty terrorized stamp agents In response to the Boston Massacre, each colony formed a committee of correspondence to communicate with other colonies In response to the Tea Act, THE BOSTON TEA PARTY Intolerable Acts In response to the Boston Tea Party, Parliament passed the Coercive Acts, also known as the Intolerable Acts, a series of laws to punish the colony of Massachusetts The Daughters of Liberty led boycotts of English goods, especially tea Sample Question: a. b. c. d. Which event was NOT a direct result of the French and Indian War? Proclamation of 1763 Stamp Act Treaty of Paris of 1763 Tea Act Correct Answer: D. Tea Act Sample Question The Sons of Liberty The Daughters of Liberty The committees of correspondence Which issue caused British colonists to form the organizations in the list above? A. The British Parliament had passed series of taxes on its North American colonies. B. Native Americans had attacked British colonial outpost within the Northwest Territory. C. British naval vessels had seized colonial ships and forced colonial sailors into service in the British navy. D. Armed slave rebellions had begun throughout the British colonies to end the continued practice of slavery. Answer A American Revolutionary Period Standard 3c & 4 IDEOLOGY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Common Sense Written by Thomas Paine Message: A call for independence Sold 500,000 copies Declaration of Independence Author: Thomas Jefferson Based on the Enlightement philosopher John Locke’s ideals. “All men are created equal” All have natural, unalienable rights Life Liberty Pursuit of happiness Government gets its powers from the consent of the people People have a right to alter or abolish their government after a long period of abuses Grievances against King George III noted in the Declaration of Independence “He has obstructed the administration of justice” “He has kept among us, in times of peace, standing armies” “He has plundered our seas” Sample Question John Locke’s theory that all people have basic natural rights directly influenced A. The Proclamation of 1763 B. The Declaration of Independence C. The outbreak of the French and Indian War D. The expansion of transatlantic mercantilism Answer: B Sample Question A. B. C. D. Which idea from the Social Contract Theory is expressed within the U.S. Declaration of Independence? Congress must consist of two legislative houses. Political term limits are necessary for all elected officials. Government authority comes from the consent of the governed. Individual citizens must be protected by a federal bill of rights. Answer C American Revolution The war for independence fought between Britain and 13 of its colonies in North America 1775-1783 MILITARY ASPECTS OF AMERICAN REVOLUTION George Washington Leader of the Continental Army during the Revolution Took an all volunteer, undisciplined, inexperienced army and turned it into a professional army Lexington and Concord (1775) Battles that started the American Revolution. Battle of Trenton Christmas, 1776 Washington needed a victory; people were quitting his army and giving up General Washington planned a surprise attack on Hessian troops across the Delaware River Washington and his army crossed the Delaware by night In the early morning, they attacked the Hessians (Germans who were fighting for Britain) and won Many men in Washington’s army re-enlisted and new recruits joined Battle of Saratoga (October, 1777) Colonist victory over British. Considered a turning point in Revolutionary War. Convinced the French to become ally of the colonists Benjamin Franklin played a key role, as the U.S. diplomat to France, in convincing them to form this alliance Marquis de LaFayette was a skilled French soldier who volunteered to fight with Washington Valley Forge, PA Took place in the winter of 1777-78 Washington and the Continental Army are camped at Valley Forge They have little food They have poor shelter Many have no shoes or blankets to keep them warm Yet Washington rallies his troops and inspires them to keep going Battle of Yorktown (1781) Yorktown is located on the peninsula formed by the James and York Rivers that flow into the Chesapeake Bay Washington and his army entrench themselves on the land side of Yorktown The French fleet blocks the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay Cornwallis and the British surrender The American Revolution is over! Treaty of Paris (1783) Officially ended the Revolutionary War. British recognized colonists’ independence as the U.S.A. Florida was returned to Spain (for the time being) Sample Question: a. b. c. d. What battle led the French to form a military alliance with the United States against the British? Concord Trenton Saratoga Yorktown Correct Answer: C: Saratoga Establishing a New Government Standard 5 Constitutional Convention 1787 James Madison presented his plan of government for the U.S. after the Articles of Confederation proved to be a weak government for the U.S. The Constitutional Convention, held in Philadelphia, PA resulted in the creation of a FEDERAL government (separate executive, judicial and legislative branches) The convention replaced the Articles of Confederation with the U.S. Constitution Great Compromise of the Constitutional Convention Virginia Plan Bicameral Congress Representation based on POPULATION of the states New Jersey Plan Unicameral Congress Each state gets EQUAL representation COMPROMISE: •Bicameral legislature •Representation based on population in the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES •Representation will be equal in the SENATE. There are 2 senators in every state. The Slavery Debate in the Constitutional Convention Debates over slavery resulted in Importing slaves would be outlawed in 1808 – 20 years after the Constitutional Convention Southern states being able to count 3 out of 5 slaves in its census for the purpose of representation in Congress (THREE-FIFTHS COMPROMISE) Limited Government The powers of the federal government are limited by the Consitution Separation of Powers The Constitution lays out a separation of powers between three branches of government A legislative branch (Congress) – makes the laws An executive branch (the President) – enforces the laws A judicial branch (Supreme Court) – interprets and reviews laws Montesquieu, Enlightenment Thinker Championed the idea of separation of powers Checks and Balances To limit each other’s power, each branch of government checks the power of the other two Prevents any branch of government from becoming too powerful Federalism Power in the government is divided between a central (federal) government and regional governments (the states) States can’t interfere with federal laws Federalists vs. Antifederalists Federalists Supported ratification of U.S. Constitution Supported strong central (national) government Believed it kept factions from becoming too powerful Believed the President’s powers would be check by the other branches Every state had its own Bill of Rights; that was sufficient Anti-Federalists Opposed ratification of the U.S. Constitution Felt power of government should remain with the individual states Believed factions could not be controlled from taking power Believed the President could become like a dictator with his power as commander-in-chief Especially concerned about the absence of a Bill of Rights to protect the rights of citizens Federalist Papers Essays written to explain why the U.S. should ratify (approve) the Constitution The authors: Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay Bill of Rights Freedom of speech, press, religion, petition and peaceful assembly Right to bear arms Protection for unlawful searches and seizures Rights of the accused Attorney To remain silent To have charges explained To question witnesses Public trial by jury No excessive fines or cruel or unusual punishment Protection of property Additional rights (9th) States’ rights (10th) Sample Question The Bill of Rights was adopted by Congress in 1791 to preserve which political principle? A. The separation of powers B. The restriction of political terms C. The prohibition of racial discrimination D. The limitation of the federal government Answer: D The Bill of Rights limited the federal government’s ability to interfere with individuals’ and states’ rights. Early Presidents George Washington Proclaimed U.S. neutrality in the war between England and France As commander in chief, sent troops to stop the Whiskey Rebellion First political parties formed during this presidency Federalists (Hamilton) DemocraticRepublicans (Jefferson) John Adams Federalist Sent representatives to France to negotiate problems French officials tried to bribe them Referred to as the XYZ Affair Led to a Quasi War with France Sample Question President John Adams became involved with which U.S. foreign-policy issue in the late 1790s? A. Purchasing the Louisiana Territory B. Avoiding full-scale war with France C. Strengthening the Monroe Doctrine D. Arranging for the annexation of Texas Answer B: avoiding full-scale war with France The XYZ Affair resulted in armed conflict (a Quasi War) with France, but not full-scale war. United States History 1800 to 1865 Standards 6-9 Thomas Jefferson’s Presidency Sent representative to France to purchase the port of New Orleans Napoleon offered to sell the entire Louisiana Territory to the U.S. This will double the size of U.S. territory War of 1812 President James Madison declares war on Great Britain Reasons: Impressment of U.S. sailors in British navy War helped form a strong national identity for the U.S. Monroe Doctrine Established U.S. dominance in the western hemisphere European countries could not claim any more colonies here The U.S. would stay out of European affairs Sample Question A. B. C. D. What was the importance of the Monroe Doctrine in 1823? It reinforced tensions between pro-slavery and antislavery factions in the United States. It authorized the creation of a permanent professional military to defend the United States. It established the U.S. policy of preventing other nations from interfering in Latin America. It proclaimed the U.S. intention of expanding it political borders westward to the Pacific Ocean. Answer C Sample Question Use this quote to answer the question: “British cruisers have been in the continued practice of violating the American flag on the great highway of nations, and of seizing and carrying off person sailing under it…” -President James Madison, in a message to Congress What resulted from the actions described by President Madison in the quotation? A. The beginning of the War of 1812 B. The outbreak of the Revolutionary War C. The signing of the Treaty of Paris of 1783 D. The adoption of the Articles of Confederation Answer A Industrial Revolution Eli Whitney, Inventor Interchangeable parts: aided growth of industry in the North Cotton gin: aided growth of cotton as the main cash crop of the South Manifest Destiny A God-given right to expand U.S. territory 1845: Texas annexation 1846: Oregon Country (divided with Britain) 1848: Mexican Cession (resulted from Mexican War) Development of the Nation’s Infrastructure Roads, bridges, lighthouses Erie Canal Connected the mid-West to the Atlantic Ocean Connected Great Lakes to Hudson River Resulted in the economic growth of New York City, which became a major trade and commercial center Reform Movements Temperance: campaign to reduce, or “temper” the use of alcohol Abolition: campaign to abolish slavery Education: effort to support the funding of public education Seneca Falls, NY Women’s Rights convention Elizabeth Cady Stanton, leading advocate Main issue: Women’s Suffrage Jacksonian Democracy Expanding voting rights Non-property owners could vote by 1828 Now all adult white males could vote Most supported Andrew Jackson, the symbol of the “common man” Sample Question Which term BEST describes the period during which white male suffrage greatly expanded in the United States? A. Manifest Destiny B. The Enlightenment C. The Great Awakening D. Jacksonian Democracy Answer: D North-South Divisions Related to Westward Expansion Sectionalism Abolitionist Movement Key abolitionists William Lloyd Garrison Frederick Douglass Grimke sisters Successful slave rebellion led by Nat Turner Missouri Compromise 1819 Missouri requested admission into the Union as a slave state There were an even number of slave and free states Much congressional debate 1820 Compromise Maine would be admitted as a free state Missouri would be admitted as a slave state North of 36, 30 North latitude: slavery prohibited South of 36,30 North latitude: slavery allowed Nullification Crisis Attempt by South Carolina to nullify of federal tariff in 1832. South Carolina protested/refused to pay Vice-President John C. Calhoun led the protest Threatened to secede if force was used Henry Clay offered a compromise tariff Tariff would gradually be lowered over a ten year period Increased the issue of sectionalism: putting the interests of a region over those of the entire nation Mexican War 1846 U.S. declares war on Mexico over boundary dispute U.S. wins victories in El Paso, TX; Monterrey, CA; and, Monterrey, Mexico Congressman David Wilmot proposes that slavery be prohibited in any territory acquired in the war 1848 Much congressional debate over the Wilmot Proviso; it is defeated Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo establishes boundary at Rio Grande; gives entire southwestern territory to U.S. (Mexican Cession) Sample Question The western expansion of the United States in the early 1800s provoked a congressional debate over the slavery issue. Congress resolved this debate by A. Making the Louisiana Purchase B. Passing a constitutional amendment C. Adopting the Missouri Compromise D. Accepting the doctrine of nullification Answer C Sample Question A. B. C. D. Which principle of U.S. government did the Nullification Crisis of 1832 directly challenge? Federalism Judicial review Popular sovereignty Checks and balances Answer A. Federalism When South Carolina declared their nullification of the federal tariff, they were challenged federal law. No state laws, policy, or court decision can conflict with federal law. Therefore, South Carolina was challenging the principle of federalism. Causes, Main Events, and Consequences of the American Civil War Compromise of 1850 1848 Gold discovered in California 1849 The Gold Rush begins and California’s population escalates enough to apply for statehood (free state) 1850 Much congressional debate (even number of free states and slave states) Compromise: California will be a free state Utah and New Mexico will decide slavery by popular sovereignty Slave trade is abolished in Washington, D.C. A stronger Fugitive Slave Law is passed to satisfy a pro-slavery South Kansas-Nebraska Act Repealed the Missouri Compromise by reopening territory that had been closed to slavery Left the slavery issue to be decided by the people who settled in those territories (popular sovereignty) “Bleeding Kansas” A race between those who supported slavery and those who didn’t began in Kansas Anti-slavery and pro-slavery forces fought against each other Popular sovereignty fails Dred Scott Case Dred Scott was a slave that had been taken into free territory After his owner died, Scott wanted his freedom The Supreme Court decision: ruled that African Americans were not citizens of the U.S. African Americans were not free just because they were taken into free territories by their owners Laws like the Missouri Compromise were unconstitutional Congress could not deny slave owners from taking slaves where they wanted since the slaves were their property John Brown A staunch abolitionist In 1859, he raided a federal arsenal in Harper’s Ferry, VA, in an attempt to start a slave rebellion He was captured, charged with treason, and executed by hanging for his crimes Civil War Leaders North/Union President: Abraham Lincoln Generals: Ulysses S. Grant – defeated Lee and ended the war William T. Sherman – capture the railroad city of Atlanta, GA and led a destructive march through Georgia South/Confederacy President: Jefferson Davis Generals: Robert E. Lee – commander the Army of Northern Virginia; successfully won defensive battles against the Union, but lost both attempts at offensive battles “Stonewall” Jackson – Lee’s right-hand man; helped him win many victories against the Union Civil War Battles Fort Sumter (April, 1861) – where the Civil War began Antietam (August, 1862) – Lee’s first attempt to fight an offensive battle and first one outside the Confederacy; he lost Gettysburg (July 1-3, 1863) – Lee’s second attempt to fight an offensive battle; the turning point of the war; Lee would never recover from this loss Vicksburg – Confederate stronghold located on the Mississippi River, it fell to Union control on July 4, 1863; the Union had control of the Mississippi Atlanta (September, 1864) – the main rail center of the southeast captured by General William T. Sherman and where he began his March to the Sea Emancipation Proclamation After the Battle of Antietam, President Lincoln announced he would issue his proclamation on January 1, 1863 if the Confederacy did not surrender January 1, 1863, Lincoln announced the he was freeing the slaves who were still in the states that continue to fight the Union The Union army had a new purpose for fighting the war: they would free all slaves as they moved through the states at war with them Slaves in states still in the Union were not freed by the Emancipation Proclamation, but will be freed by the 13th Amendment Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address and his Second Inaugural Address Gettysburg Address – the Civil War is a “new birth” of freedom for the U.S. The 2nd Inaugural Address - Promised healing for the nation Economic Disparity between the North and the South Sample Question Which factor provided a military advantage during the U.S. Civil War? A. Over 80% of the nation’s factories existed in the North B. Southern merchant ships outnumbered those controlled by the North C. Seventy percent of U.S. railroad tracks existed in the southern territory. D. The North made an alliance with France to receive troops and other aid to fight the South. Answer A European nations essentially remained neutral throughout the course of the U.S. Civil War. The North possessed more merchant ships than the South, as well as the majority of railroad tracks. The North was far more industrialized than the South. Northern factories gave the Union a powerful military advantage.