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Thomas Hobbes was a very early English philosopher. He is most remembered for his philosophy in the area of politics.
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A Pilgrim and the second governer of the plymouth colony. He developed private land ownership and helped the colonists in many ways of survival.
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An English policy of not strictly enforcing laws in its colonies. Created issues among the colonies.
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Colonists who got a free ride to North America in exchange for working without pay for a certain number of years. The average number of years was 7
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A slave trade passage from Africa to the United States. Many people died on this passage.
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The idea that a nation becomes stronger through trade. The idea that money creates a form of power.
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Had its first assembly in Jamestown. This was the first legislative branch in the British-American colonies.
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A 17th century English philosopher. He said that everyone deserves life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
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The first American college to be established. Where literate people became educated from.
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A Quaker that founded Pennsylvania to establish a place where his people and others could live in peace and be free from persecution.
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Covenant which allowed partial members of the Puritan church to have some benefits. After this, women became more prevelant in Puritan congregations.
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A revolt against the Indians led by Nathaniel Bacon. Colonists marched through Jamestown and burned most of it down.
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Religious movement promoted preaching. The first cultural movement to unite the Thirteen Colonies. Associated with the democratization of religion.
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An African American almanac writer. Was a former slave and self taught pretty much all he knew.
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The first african american female poet. She was sent to the US as a slave when she was seven years old.
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Plan proposed by Benjamin Franklin in 1754 that aimed to unite the 13 colonies for trade, military, and other purposes. This plan was objected by the colonists.
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An Indian uprising after the French & Indian War. They opposed British expansion west of the Ohio Valley.
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A proclamation that forbid the British colonists from moving west of the Appalachian mountains. This was very upsetting for the colonists.
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A group of Scots-Irish men who wanted protection from Indian attacks. They made an armed march on Philadelphia in 1764,
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English Parliament placed a tariff on sugar, coffee, wines, and molasses. Colonists smuggled goods to avoid taxes.
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A radical group formed after the Stamp Act was passed by British Parliament. Led by Samuel Adams. Had both civil and violent protest about the act.
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Tax act created by British parliament for the colonist. Added tax for every printed piece of paper used.
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Required colonists for provide food and shelter for soldiers. Many saw this as a violation of their rights.
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A Native American Leader of the Shawnee tribe. Became an ally of Britain in the Britain War of 1812.
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Known as the "Father of the American Industrial Revolution". Also known as the "Father of the American Factory System."
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First bloodshed of the American Revolution. British guards opened fire on a crown killing five civilians.
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Colonists threw millions of dollars worth of tea in the water. This caused an outrage from the British.
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At which eliminated import tariffs on tea entering England.Led to the Boston Tea Party.
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Set up by parliament for the colonists. Response to the Boston Tea Party.
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An offer of peace to King George III. This petition was sent by the Second Continental Congress.
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Philosophy or enlightenment papers written by Thomas Paine. These papers were published throughout the American Revolution.
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Paine argued for independence, directly attacking allegiance to the monarchy, refocusing hostility previously vented on Parliament. The pamphlet was published anonymously in Philadelphia.
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Turning point of the American Revolution. Convinced the French to give the United States support during the revolution.
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First nation bank of the United States of America. Helped with economics in the United States.
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First ten amendments to the constitution of the United States. Established basic human rights.
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A purchase of land which involved the modern day Louisiana area. Expedition to navigate the land was led by Lewis and Clark.
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Sent on a expedition by Jefferson to explore the new territory claimed in the Louisiana Purchase.
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Known as the Twelfth congress. Foes of Britain and supporters of the expansion of the United States.
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Convention to address the ongoing War of 1812. Also addressed the issues arising from the the war.
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Declared that Europe should not interfere in the affairs of the Western Hemisphere and that any attempt at interference by a European power would be seen as a threat to the U.S.
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President John Quincy Adams was elected during the election of 1824. He won based on electoral votes rather than the majority vote.
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Court case that ruled that the United States could regulate interstate commerce.
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Political cartoonist that made cartoons exposing political issues. His cartoons brought awareness to political problems.
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A very known political structure from the 19th century. Known as the "Great Compromiser"
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An American politician from Alaska. He was a dominant force of the populist party with the Democrats.
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This amendment abolished slavery in the United States. This was passed as a result of the Civil War.
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This amendment grants citizenship to all citizens born in the United States. Created the idea of a "natural born citizen".
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Gave black men the right to vote. This was ratified as a promotion of racial equality.
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An age with a rise in social issues. This age called for social reform.
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Scalawags were southerners that sided with northerners after the Civil War.
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These laws enforced racial segregation in the US. These laws were specifically enforced in the South.
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A very well known American politician. He was in charge of Tamany Hall in New York.
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American writer and informer. He wrote the book The Jungle which displayed the horrors of the food industry.
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Allowed the president of the US to survey tribal land. Also allowed the division of the allotments of Indian tribes.
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Helped refinance the American railroad system. Built intersystem alliance by buying stock and completing railroads.
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One of the most highly accepted policies established by the United States. The purpose of the policy was to establish free trade.
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A civil rights activist leader in the early 1900s. He requested economic equality of African Americans in the United States.
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He was the 26th president of the United States. He served as a politician for many years and was also a writer.
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He was an American poet and writer. He help create the are of Jazz-poetry.
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An amendment to attempt to protect Cuba from foreign intervention. It admitted extensive U.S. involvement in Cuba.
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The treaty signed upon the building of the Panama Canal which established the location for the building of the canal.
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Wrote about the expoited lives of immigrants in America.
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British ocean liner, the largest passenger ship at one point in time. Got destroyed without warning by Germany. One of the events that caused WWI
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One of the most significant court cases in United States history. Dealt with issues regarding sex discrimination and labor laws.
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This amendment established Congress' right to impose a federal income tax.
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Allows voters to cast their votes directly to Senators. Prior to the amendment, Senators were chosen by state legislatures.
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American photographer during the late 1800s to the early 1900s. He photographed the poverty stricken areas in America.
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The canal was finished at the cost of 350$ Million. The immediate purpose of the canal was to increase protection for America.
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A communication issued from Germany to Mexico regarding the establishment of an alliance. America found the message and decoded it.
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A committee established by Woodrow Wilson on public information. This was established through Executive Order 2594
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A white supremacy group that started after the Civil War; however this hate group did not have a great uprising until after World War I.
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A movement that encouraged African Americans to go back to where they descended from.
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Prohibited the sale of alcohol in the United States.
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One of the treaties at the end of World War I. Ended the state of war between Germany and the allied powers.
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A committee of different countries to establish an alliance and prevent another global war from occurring.
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This amendment gave women the right to vote upon its ratification.
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The 31st president of the United States. He was a professional miner before his presidency.
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to Japan and China, of non-recognition of international territorial changes that were executed by force.
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Established the dates when government elected offeces end.
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The new deal was established during the enauguration of Franklin Roosevelt at the height of the Great Depression
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Repealed the 18th amendment, which banned the sale of alcohol in the United States.
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An African American religious leader. He promoted the religion of Islam.
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Dealt with the status of Indian Americans. Often referred to as the Indian New Deal.
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Taxes were collected from employees and employers all at once.
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A legendary American writer of the Jazz age of America. Known as one of the greatest writers of the 20th century.
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Permitted the U.S. to sell and exchange to other nations.
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An American industrialist in the 20th century. He founded the Ford Motor Company.