HIST 2110 CD chapter 6

In what ways did the expansion of the definition of liberty and the proliferation of democratic practices change religious practice in the early US

Democratic liberty challenged the traditional authority of some religious traditions. The disestablishment of state-sponsored churches allowed for the proliferation of religious denominations.

Identify the radically democratic elements of the PA constitution of 1776

The establishment of a one-house legislature. The abolition of property requirements for suffrage. The abolition of the governor's office.

On which of the following events did the american revolution and its success have an important ideological and political influence?

The french revolution. Latin american wars for independence in the early 19th century.

In Birtian and its colonies, as well as the rest of the Western world,-- were considered necessary for society to work. The american revolution would -- this tradition by redefining notions of liberty and social standing.

Social hierarchy and deference to authority challenge

identify the statements that describe free black communities in the post-revolutionary period.

They challenged the logic and consistency of slavery in a democratic republic. They offered aid and comfort to escaping slaves.

Many members of the founding generation, like Thomas Jefferson, were --. Through they thought religion was fundamental to the establishment of public morality, they belived in a just God that -- intervene in the earthly world of man. The beliefs of the founders with regard to religion had much to do with the influences of the -- upon their thinking.

deists would not enlightment

To most free Americans in the post-colonial period,-- meant that society should be structured in such a way as to provide--

equality commensurate opportunities to succeed

identify the statements that describe the experiences of African american slaves after the american revolution.

many ex-slaves began life anew as free persons in Nova Scotia and England. The British ultimately compensated many Americans slaveholders for the loss of their property.

which of the following statements are true regarding Abigail Adam's message to her husband?

Abigail Adams asked her husband to ensure women were empowered under the new laws. Abigail Adams suggests that women will not obey a new Code of Laws that does not give women fair representation.

identify which characteristics describe British concepts of liberty versus those that describe american concepts of liberty

British concept- social status is largely hereditary and fixed. rights are privileges held by few in society. American concept- One's social status may change over the course of his or her lifetime. Equality of economic opportunity. Both- woman had few if any legal rights

Match the trailblazer fro this period with his or her correct description

Hannah Snell- This woman joined the British army in 1745 disguised as a man; later she was awarded a soldier's pension. Phillis Wheatley- The poetic talents of this woman challenged the idea that black freedom was not a birthright. Lemuel Haynes- This veteran of the MA militia and noted preacher was an early proponent of extending freedom and equality to people of African Heritage.

Identify why Jefferson's assertion in the Declaration of Independence that "all men were created equal" was viewed as a radical principle

In Britain and its colonies, the conventional belief was that well-ordered society depended on obedience to authority. It implied that liberties were entitlements(rights people are entitled to by virtue or being born),rather than privileges earned through social status,familial ties, wealth, or property ownership.

the pool of free labor grew during the post- revolutionary period. identify the reasons for this growth.

Indentured servitude all but disappeared from the US. Revolutionary ideas about freedom in the new republic made apprenticeship and indenture seem oppressive and old-fashioned.

In which of the following ways were native Americans affected by the american revolution?

Indians who helped the British forces were abandoned after the war, and their land holdings were not recognized by the treaty of Paris. Liberty for white Americans meant loss of liberty for Indians.

How did the revolution affect religious freedom according to Dr.Foner

It expanded religious freedom, with some states passing laws for religious tolerance. There was a clear separation of church and state. The constitution did not include any religious requirements for voting or holding office.

Identify the statements that characterize the principles of Christian Republicanism.

It viewed the American Revolution as being the result of God's plan. It held that personal virtue was central to the creation of a healthy society.

Identify the statements that describe loyalists in the american south

Loyalists were joined by numerous slaves in their siding with the crown. In the american southern, divisions between loyalist and patriots tended to take on a class based dynamic.

During the revolutionary war, loyalist were a minority among the colonist. Identify the statements that describe the treatment of Loyalist after the revolution.

Many were temporarily denied the right to vote. Many were banished from US

identify the statements that describe the ideas Adam Smith expressed in the wealth of nations, published in 1776.

The "invisible hand" was an organic governing principle that maintaining economic stability. economic growth grew from economic self-interest.

Identify the statements that describe why indentured servitude declined after the american revolution

The concept of servitude ran counter to the ideals of republican citizenship. The revolution rewrote the definition of freedom. The northern economy increasingly relied upon free labor.

in what ways did the expansion of the definition of liberty and the proliferation of democratic practices change religious practice in the early US?

The disestablishment of state sponsored churches allowed for the proliferation of religious denominations. Democratic liberty challenged the traditional authority of some religious tradition.

when political thinkers of the day proposed a -- , many of them intended to create a government that represented the -- in the upper house and the -- in the lower house, and contained a strong governor and judiciary to preserve the liberty of all.

balanced government elite common men

identify the statements that were true of slavery- both the concept and the practice- in the post- revolutionary period

many ex-slaves began life anew as free persons in Nova Scotia and England. Some members of the founding generation argued that liberty for whites was possible only because of the enslavement of blacks. Revolutionaries used the word "slavery" to describe the denial of personal and political rights by a tyrannical government. Most founders owned slaves, even though they promoted the concept of liberty and equality as natural entitlements.

landownership was important for social mobility and political standing during the early republic. identify the reasons for this.

many states still had property ownership qualifications for voting.