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What defines the New England colonies?

Established for religious freedom by Pilgrims and Puritans.

What is the significance of the Middle Colonies?

Known as the breadbasket for their grain production.

What economic activity characterized the Southern Colonies?

Grew cash crops, leading to the transatlantic slave trade.

What was the Magna Carta's impact?

Introduced the concept of limited government.

How did the House of Burgesses influence government?

First representative government allowing citizen voices.

What was the Mayflower Compact?

First self-government agreement in the New England colonies.

What did the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut achieve?

Expanded voting rights and established representative government.

How did John Locke influence American government?

Promoted unalienable rights and justified government overthrow.

What principle did Montesquieu advocate?

Separation of powers among three branches of government.

What was mercantilism?

Economic policy benefiting the mother country at colonists' expense.

What does 'no taxation without representation' mean?

Colonists opposed taxes imposed without their consent.

What was the outcome of the French and Indian War?

Increased British debt leading to higher taxes on colonists.

What was the Proclamation Act of 1763?

Restricted colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains.

What was the Boston Tea Party?

A protest against British taxes leading to the Intolerable Acts.

What did the Declaration of Independence assert?

Colonists' right to independence and protection of unalienable rights.

What were the battles of Lexington and Concord known as?

The shot heard around the world, marking the start of the Revolution.

What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?

Turning point that secured French support for the American cause.

What was the Articles of Confederation's main weakness?

Created a weak federal government fearing tyranny.

What did Shay's Rebellion highlight?

The need for a stronger federal government.

What was the Great Compromise?

Established a bicameral legislature balancing small and large state interests.

What was the Three-Fifths Compromise?

Determined how slaves would be counted for taxation and representation.

What did Federalists support?

Ratification of the Constitution and a strong federal government.

What did Anti-Federalists demand?

A Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties.

What is federalism?

Shared power between national and state governments.

What does the Bill of Rights protect?

Individual rights and freedoms from government infringement.

What rights are guaranteed by the First Amendment?

Freedom of religion, assembly, petition, press, and speech.

What does the Fifth Amendment ensure?

Due process and protection against self-incrimination.

What rights does the Sixth Amendment provide?

Right to a fair trial and legal representation.

What does the Eighth Amendment prohibit?

Cruel and unusual punishments and excessive fines.

What does the Ninth Amendment state?

Rights not enumerated in the Constitution are still protected.

What is required for naturalization?

Must be 18, reside for five years, speak English, and pass a civics test.

What are the responsibilities of citizens?

Serve on juries, vote, pay taxes, and stay informed.