•Work, Exchange and Technology
- Northerners traded fur with the Indians and Canadians
- Southerners were mainly in the agriculture business
- Americans who wished to move to the west had a common goal of wealth and land
- The United States provided goods and new foods to Europe, causing a population growth in Britain
- The transatlantic trading of slaves continued in the late 18th century
- The steamboat was invented in the 1780s, which helped to boost trade between foreign countries and America
- In 1794, Eli Whitney patented the cotton gin, which helped to speed up the process of cotton cloth
- The British had an advantage with advanced weapons and highly trained officers
- Northerners traded fur with the Indians and Canadians
- Southerners were mainly in the agriculture business
- Americans who wished to move to the west had a common goal of wealth and land
- The United States provided goods and new foods to Europe, causing a population growth in Britain
- The transatlantic trading of slaves continued in the late 18th century
- The steamboat was invented in the 1780s, which helped to boost trade between foreign countries and America
- In 1794, Eli Whitney patented the cotton gin, which helped to speed up the process of cotton cloth
- The British had an advantage with advanced weapons and highly trained officers
•Peopling
- Westward expansion was limited by the Proclamation Line of 1763. This Proclamation added fuel to the conflict between Britain and America. - The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 sold land between the Great Lakes and the Ohio River. The Ordinance stated that these western lands were self-governed on the ideas of religion and slavery. - Westward expansion caused problems with Native Americans - African American populations were concentrated in the South - There was a high concentration of people in the Trans-Appalachian •Politics and Power
- Federalists vs. Antifederalists: Federalists believed in a loose interpretation of the constitution while federalists beleived in a stricter interpretation of the constituion - George Washington was the 1st president of the united states. He advocated for limited foreign affairs and was a federalist. - Political Parties formed with the ideas of Hamilton regarding the economy and the agrarian ideology of Thomas Jefferson • Identity
- Settlers in America began to form their own identity and culture seperate from Britian - The new "American" identity of liberty helped America to win their independence - American Identity also brought a sense of american pride in the African American population. African Americans identified with the country rather than Africa. |
•Ideas, Beliefs and Culture
- Opposition to british rule grew in the Colonies as the colonists formed their own ideas of independence during the many years of salutory neglect
- Ideas of independence grew due to discontent with British rule
- "Taxation Without Representation" slogan appeared due to the "unfair" taxation of of the british government on the colonies
- George Washington's idea of neutrality spread throughout the colonies as the United States was being tempted into joining the war between France and Britain
- Women were denied vote by politicians
- Republican Motherhood was praised during the 1780s and 1790s--Republican Motherhood was the idea that women taught men wisdom and virtue
- Slavery was a prevalent part of southern way of life and culture
- Emancipation of slaves began in the North.
- Racism against slaves continued to grow
- Religious freedom was established in Virginia in 1786
- Federalists believed in a strong national government and a loose interpretation of the constitution
- Antifederalists believed in state governments with limited national government power
- the Enlightenment, beginning in Europe, brought a new wave of thin
- Increased awareness in social movements and inequality
- There was a large number of loyalists in the colonies called "tories" who stayed loyal to Britain and the royal throne.
- Opposition to british rule grew in the Colonies as the colonists formed their own ideas of independence during the many years of salutory neglect
- Ideas of independence grew due to discontent with British rule
- "Taxation Without Representation" slogan appeared due to the "unfair" taxation of of the british government on the colonies
- George Washington's idea of neutrality spread throughout the colonies as the United States was being tempted into joining the war between France and Britain
- Women were denied vote by politicians
- Republican Motherhood was praised during the 1780s and 1790s--Republican Motherhood was the idea that women taught men wisdom and virtue
- Slavery was a prevalent part of southern way of life and culture
- Emancipation of slaves began in the North.
- Racism against slaves continued to grow
- Religious freedom was established in Virginia in 1786
- Federalists believed in a strong national government and a loose interpretation of the constitution
- Antifederalists believed in state governments with limited national government power
- the Enlightenment, beginning in Europe, brought a new wave of thin
- Increased awareness in social movements and inequality
- There was a large number of loyalists in the colonies called "tories" who stayed loyal to Britain and the royal throne.
•America in the World
- the colonies of the New World under Great Britain were defying british rule
- The American Revolution sparked new republican ideas that helped to inspire the French Revolution, revolution in Haiti and Latin America
- Boundary and trade problems intensified with Americas neighbors
- George Washington encouraged America to stay neutral and not get involved in foreign affairs
- Imperialism and imperial authority formed colonies
- the colonies of the New World under Great Britain were defying british rule
- The American Revolution sparked new republican ideas that helped to inspire the French Revolution, revolution in Haiti and Latin America
- Boundary and trade problems intensified with Americas neighbors
- George Washington encouraged America to stay neutral and not get involved in foreign affairs
- Imperialism and imperial authority formed colonies
•Environment and Geography
- Lumber and mountain mining as well as manufacturing prospered in the North
- Southern soil was suitable for agriculture, making it a prominent industry
- The Louisiana Purchase almost doubled the size of America
- Lumber and mountain mining as well as manufacturing prospered in the North
- Southern soil was suitable for agriculture, making it a prominent industry
- The Louisiana Purchase almost doubled the size of America