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name trenton thorne date 9 - 18 - 25 period 2 american history - unit 1 - study guide for \the founding era: 1754 - 1800\ directions: use your powerpoint notes on unit 1 to correctly answer the questions below to prepare for the unit 1 test. 1. what was the main reason the puritans immigrated to america? 2. what was the revival of evangelical religions in colonial america called during the 1730s? 3. what colonial group supported the english king, george iii during the american revolution? 4. what country set up colonies in north america between the atlantic coast and the appalachian mountains? 5. the famous quote from the declaration of independence, \all men are created equal... endowed with certain unalienable rights...\ is an idea jefferson borrowed from what english philosopher? 6. what 3 things did president george washington warn the nation of in his farewell address (speech)? 7. what enlightenment idea did the leaders of american revolution share? 8. how did the french and indian war hurt relations between britain and the american colonies? 9. what famous document written by the pilgrims in 1620 was the first example of self - government in the new world? 10. who wrote the declaration of independence? 11. what was a major cause of the american revolution? 12. what british laws were also called the coercive acts? 13. what 2 plans made up the great compromise at the constitutional convention? 14. as a result of winning the revolutionary war, the american colonists won their what from britain? 15. what famous document written in 1776 explained why the colonists wanted their independence from britain? 16. who was called the \father of the constitution\? james 17. what two groups had conflicts over different beliefs, traditions and land in the new world? 18. what was the most effective tactic that the american colonies used to try to end british tax laws? 19. what was the impact of the whiskey rebellion during washingtons presidency? 20. what event in 1786 led national leaders to agree to
evise the articles of confederation\? 21. what was the main advantage the american colonists had over the british in the revolutionary war? 22. what group opposed the stamp act because they had 23. name the first permanent english colony in the new 24. what event in 1786 showed national leaders that a s 25. what was the first colonial slave revolt in the britist needed? 26. what phrase was associated with the colonists opp 27. what was the greatest weakness of the national g confederation? 28. why did the anti - federalists oppose the u.s. cor 29. what document created the first national const 30. place these events in the correct order act, u.s. constitution, declaration of independ 1765 possible short answer question: 31. why was george washington the best p provide at least two facts to support your

Explanation:

These are a series of questions related to American history from the period of 1754 - 1800, covering events, people, and documents significant to the nation's founding era.

Answer:

1. The Puritans mainly migrated to America for religious freedom.
2. The revival of evangelical religions in Colonial America during the 1730s was the Great Awakening.
3. The Loyalists supported the English king, George III during the American Revolution.
4. England set up colonies in North America between the Atlantic coast and the Appalachian Mountains.
5. The idea "All men are created equal... endowed with certain unalienable rights..." was borrowed from John Locke.
6. In his farewell address, George Washington warned against political factions, permanent foreign alliances, and the accumulation of debt.
7. Enlightenment ideas like natural rights and popular sovereignty were shared by American Revolution leaders.
8. The French and Indian War hurt relations as it led to increased British debt, resulting in new taxes on the colonies and restrictions on west - ward expansion.
9. The Mayflower Compact, written by the Pilgrims in 1620, was the first example of self - government in the New World.
10. Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.
11. A major cause of the American Revolution was British taxation policies such as the Stamp Act and Townshend Acts.
12. The Intolerable Acts were also called the Coercive Acts.
13. The Great Compromise at the Constitutional Convention consisted of the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan.
14. As a result of winning the Revolutionary War, American colonists won independence from Britain.
15. The Declaration of Independence, written in 1776, explained why the colonists wanted their independence from Britain.
16. James Madison is called the "Father of the Constitution".
17. Native Americans and European settlers had conflicts over different beliefs, traditions, and land in the New World.
18. The most effective tactic American colonists used to try to end British tax laws was boycotting British goods.
19. The Whiskey Rebellion during Washington's presidency showed the strength of the new federal government in enforcing laws.
20. Shays' Rebellion in 1786 led national leaders to agree to "revise the Articles of Confederation".
21. A main advantage American colonists had over the British in the Revolutionary War was fighting on their home territory, which gave them knowledge of the land.
22. The colonists opposed the Stamp Act because they had no representation in Parliament.
23. Jamestown was the first permanent English colony in the New World.
24. Shays' Rebellion in 1786 showed national leaders that a stronger central government was needed.
25. Bacon's Rebellion was associated with the first colonial slave revolt in the British colonies.
26. The greatest weakness of the national government under the Articles of Confederation was its lack of power to tax and regulate commerce.
27. Anti - Federalists opposed the U.S. Constitution because they feared a strong central government and lack of a Bill of Rights.
28. The Articles of Confederation was the first national constitution of the United States.
29. The correct order of events: Stamp Act (1765), Declaration of Independence (1776), U.S. Constitution (1787).
30. George Washington was the best president for the new nation because he had great leadership skills, having led the Continental Army to victory in the Revolutionary War, and he set important precedents for future presidents such as serving two terms and establishing a cabinet.