Flashcard: Foundations of American Identity and Expansion — 14 carte

American Exceptionalism — roots?

Puritan moral mission and chosen people idea.

Common Law — introduced by?

British influence during colonization.

Representative Institutions — role?

Elected bodies shaping colonial governance.

Declaration of Independence — year?

1776, declaring separation from Britain.

Natural Rights — associated with?

Liberty and equality principles.

Taxation Without Representation — cause?

Colonial protest against unfair taxes.

Manifest Destiny — belief?

US destined to expand westward.

Louisiana Purchase — significance?

Doubled US territory, enabled westward growth.

Frontier Myth — symbolizes?

Freedom, opportunity, but also violence.

Indigenous Displacement — result of?

Westward expansion and territorial acquisition.

Constitution (1787) — establishes?

Federalism and separation of powers.

Bill of Rights — guarantees?

Fundamental freedoms like speech and religion.

Electoral College — function?

Elects US president, can override popular vote.

Gilded Age — characterized by?

Industrial growth and extreme wealth disparity.