Tarjetas de memoria: American Colonial Foundations — 12 tarjetas

Federalism — definition?

Power sharing between federal and state governments.

Presentism — challenge?

Interpreting history with modern standards.

European colonization — main powers?

Britain, France, Spain.

Seven Years War — outcome?

Britain gained territory, France lost land.

Original colonies — religious?

Diverse, including Puritans and religious freedom.

New England economy?

Fishing, lumber, fur trading.

Middle colonies — economy?

Trade, diverse populations, some agriculture.

Southern colonies — economy?

Plantations, cash crops, slavery.

1700 North America — territorial claims?

British east coast, French Mississippi, Spanish south.

Treaty of Paris 1763 — significance?

Ended war, Britain gained land, increased taxes.

Colonial differences — characteristics?

Cultural, economic, religious variations.

European roots of US?

Created through European colonization, influenced by European ideas.