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Understanding Key Concepts in American Historical Developments

This guide provides essential definitions, examples, and historical significance for key concepts in American history, such as colonialism, mercantilism, and federalism. Noteworthy examples include Bacon’s Rebellion, which highlighted the evolving labor dynamics in Virginia and the challenges to established authority. Other terms such as nationalism, industrialization, and reform reflect significant shifts in societal values and governance. This resource aids in comprehending the interplay of social, political, and economic themes that shaped the United States.

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Understanding Key Concepts in American Historical Developments

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  1. Unit I—Conceptual Identifications • colonialism • mercantilism • slavery • labor • representative government • race • class • gender • Protestantism • geographic differences

  2. rebellion

  3. Definition: an organized challenge to established leadership outside of normal political channels. Example: Bacon’s Rebellion in 1676 challenged the royal governor in Virginia. Historical Significance: Because many indentured servants participated in Bacon’s Rebellion, Virginia planters became more interested in slaves as a potential source of labor. General Significance: In general, “Rebellions” are significant because they are one method of trying to bring about change sometimes with deadly and unpredictable results.

  4. Unit II—Conceptual Identifications • revolution • enlightenment • identity • federalism • confederation

  5. Unit III—Conceptual Identifications Quiz Directions: For each term, write a definition, give an example from Ch. 7 and/or 8, and tell the historical significance of the example. • federalism • industrialization • nationalism • reform • sectionalism

  6. Unit IV-VII—Conceptual Identifications • economic diversification 6. states rights • factory system 7. manifest destiny • transportation 8. sectionalism • egalitarianism 9. compromise • nationalism 10. industrialization

  7. Unit X-XII: Conceptual Identifications • nationalism 6. laissez faire • imperialism 7. business • industrialization 8. fundamentalism • urbanization 9. morality • progressivism 10. modernism

  8. Unit XIII: Conceptual Identifications • immigration • fascism • militarism • demography • ethnocentrism

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