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,Declaration of Independence • States the colonial grievances against British rule
(a list of reasons for separating from Great Britain).
• Written by Thomas Jefferson who was most
influenced by the writers of the Enlightenment.
• Is described as a statement of democratic
principles rather than a framework for government.
• Takes ideas from John Locke’s theory of natural
rights-power to govern belongs to the people
(“consent of the govterm-12erned”).
• Contributed to the political development of the
U.S. by presenting a clear statement of the social
contract theory of government- the fundamental
purpose of government is to secure the natural
rights of the people. If a government denies its
people certain basic rights, that government can
be overthrown.
• Similar to the Bill of Rights because both
documents support limitations on governmental
power and stress the importance of individual
liberty.
__________ contributed to the natural harbors
development of commerce
,Appalachian Mountains served as the western boundary for British colonial
settlements prior to the Revolutionary War.
Proclamation Line of 1763 Border established by Great Britain in order to
avoid conflicts between American colonists and
Native Americans.
New England Colonies Influenced by good harbors, abundant forests,
rocky soil, and a short growing season. Geographic
factors influenced the economy of New England
by promoting the growth of trade and
manufacturing. Developed villages with town-hall
meetings. Had small farms, commercial fishing, and
the first American college.
, Southern Colonies The climate and topography of the southeastern
U.S. had a major impact on the history of the U.S.
before 1860 because the region provided
agricultural products that were processed in the
North and in Europe. Developed plantations (large
farms that used slave labor) because of fertile land
and a long growing season.
Great Plains The relatively flat, grassy region of the U.S.
between the Mississippi River and the Rocky
Mountains is known as the Great Plains. The states
with the largest percentage of land used for
agriculture are located in areas with relatively flat
terrain. Known for producing grain crops (aka
food).
100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update
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Terms in this set (291)
,Declaration of Independence • States the colonial grievances against British rule
(a list of reasons for separating from Great Britain).
• Written by Thomas Jefferson who was most
influenced by the writers of the Enlightenment.
• Is described as a statement of democratic
principles rather than a framework for government.
• Takes ideas from John Locke’s theory of natural
rights-power to govern belongs to the people
(“consent of the govterm-12erned”).
• Contributed to the political development of the
U.S. by presenting a clear statement of the social
contract theory of government- the fundamental
purpose of government is to secure the natural
rights of the people. If a government denies its
people certain basic rights, that government can
be overthrown.
• Similar to the Bill of Rights because both
documents support limitations on governmental
power and stress the importance of individual
liberty.
__________ contributed to the natural harbors
development of commerce
,Appalachian Mountains served as the western boundary for British colonial
settlements prior to the Revolutionary War.
Proclamation Line of 1763 Border established by Great Britain in order to
avoid conflicts between American colonists and
Native Americans.
New England Colonies Influenced by good harbors, abundant forests,
rocky soil, and a short growing season. Geographic
factors influenced the economy of New England
by promoting the growth of trade and
manufacturing. Developed villages with town-hall
meetings. Had small farms, commercial fishing, and
the first American college.
, Southern Colonies The climate and topography of the southeastern
U.S. had a major impact on the history of the U.S.
before 1860 because the region provided
agricultural products that were processed in the
North and in Europe. Developed plantations (large
farms that used slave labor) because of fertile land
and a long growing season.
Great Plains The relatively flat, grassy region of the U.S.
between the Mississippi River and the Rocky
Mountains is known as the Great Plains. The states
with the largest percentage of land used for
agriculture are located in areas with relatively flat
terrain. Known for producing grain crops (aka
food).
