American Exceptionalism (origins): The belief that the United States has a unique role and moral mission among nations, rooted in the Puritan moral mission and the idea of being a "chosen people."
Common Law: A legal system introduced by British influence, based on customs and judicial decisions, which was brought to the colonies during colonization.
Representative Institutions: Governance structures established in the colonies that allowed elected representatives to participate in decision-making, influenced by British political traditions.
Puritan Moral Mission: The Puritans viewed themselves as a "chosen people" with a divine purpose to create a moral society, shaping their settlement and community values.
13 Colonies: The original British colonies along the Atlantic coast, each with diverse economic and religious foundations, established during the 17th century.
1. What does the term 'Common Law' refer to in the context of colonial foundations?
2. When was the Emancipation Proclamation issued during the Civil War?
3. Who is credited with shaping modern capitalism through the oil industry during the Gilded Age?
American Exceptionalism — roots?
Puritan moral mission and chosen people idea.
Common Law — introduced by?
British influence during colonization.
Representative Institutions — role?
Elected bodies shaping colonial governance.
Declaration of Independence — year?
1776, declaring separation from Britain.
Natural Rights — associated with?
Liberty and equality principles.
Taxation Without Representation — cause?
Colonial protest against unfair taxes.
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