Culture And Rivalry Flashcards
Learn about religion, education, and sense of American independence. (27 cards)
what is immigration?
when a person permanently moves from one country to another
what does epidemic mean?
an outbreak of illness that affects a lot of people
apprentice means..
someone who agrees to work for a skilled craftsperson to learn a skill
what does civic virtue mean?
ideas, values and practices that are at heart of a free society
allance means..
a partnership between two people
militia
a military force made up of ordinary citizens
why did the population in North America in the 1700’s? (three reasons)
1)immigration-better living 2)more slaves- work on farms 3)large families- women married young
The foundations of the colonies were based on the following:
1) spirit of independence 2)strong sense of family values
what privileges did unmarried women have?
they could be nurses or teachers
what were the privileges of widowed women?
run business or own property
what did Americans value?
education, religion, and New ideas
by 1750 what percent of men could read and write?
85%
what percentage of the women could read and write?
half
what was the great awakening?
a religious movement that encouraged people to return to faith. colonists could choose their own religion
what was enlightenment?
The idea of knowledge, reason and science could improve society
what states were the top two world powers in the 1700’s?
Britain and France
what did Britain and France want?
Ohio river valley for its land and natural resources
who and what did the French trade with?
furs with native Americans in Ohio valley
what did the French built (out of interest)
fort Duquesne
who helped the French fight the British and why
native Americans, because the British took their land
who became the prime minister in the 1757?
William Pitt
what was William pitt’s two goals?
1) secure rights in Ohio valley 2)take over Canada
who began to move West of the Appalachian mountains?
The colonists
who issued the proclamation of 1763
king George |||
