Flashcards: Foundations of American Colonialism and Independence — 24 cards

First English colonies — year?

Jamestown was founded in 1607.

Plymouth colony — founding year?

Founded in 1620 by Pilgrims.

Mayflower Compact — purpose?

Established self-government and laws.

Puritanism — core belief?

Predestination and religious purity.

Thanksgiving — first celebrated?

1621, after harvest with Native Americans.

American exceptionalism — definition?

Belief in unique American destiny and principles.

Colonial unrest — main cause?

Taxation without representation.

Boston Tea Party — date?

December 16, 1773.

Declaration of Independence — authorship?

Mainly Thomas Jefferson.

Independence recognition — year?

1783, Treaty of Paris.

Louisiana Purchase — year?

1803, doubled US territory.

Trail of Tears — year?

1838, Cherokee forced removal.

US Constitution — longevity?

Over 200 years, largely unchanged.

First successful colony — founded?

Jamestown, 1607.

Religious motives — Plymouth?

Fled persecution, sought religious freedom.

Mayflower Compact — significance?

First self-governing framework in America.

American exceptionalism — sermon?

John Winthrop's 'City upon a Hill'.

Revolution — start year?

1775, with battles like Lexington.

Declaration of Independence — date?

July 4, 1776.

Treaty of Paris — significance?

Recognized US independence, set borders.

Expansion method — Louisiana?

Purchase from Napoleon in 1803.

Trail of Tears — impact?

Deported 100,000 Cherokee, 25% died.

Self-government — colonies?

Charters allowed local governance.

Puritanism — key figure?

Influenced by Calvin and Luther.