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What geographical factor was most important to the English settlement of Virginia? A. Dense vegetation B. Navigable rivers C. Tropical forests D. Warm winters |
B. Navigable Rivers
Rivers made it easier to travel, which allowed for trade. |
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Why did rivers appeal to the colonists? A. to fish B. to set up ports C. to separate them from the Native Americans D. to bath in |
B. To set up ports
Ports were created for trade. |
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A person who worked in exchange for the ship fare to North America. |
An Indentured Servant. |
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What was the most profitable export of the Jamestown colony? A. Rice B. Cotton C. Lumber D. Tobacco |
D. Tobacco
John Rolfe helped to make tobacco production increase. |
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This cash crop made the Jamestown colony grow in wealth. |
Tobacco |
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This was a period of time that the Jamestown colony experienced, due to the fact that they were unprepared for starting a colony in Virginia. |
The Starving Times |
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The colony of Virginia fonder which representative body to establish the principle of self-governance in the English colonies? A. House of Burgesses B. House of Representatives C. Constitutional Convention D. Committee of Correspondence |
A. House of Burgesses
The House of Burgesses was a model of government for the other colonies. |
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Virginia colonists forced this group of people to help their tobacco production? |
Africans |
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The Virginia House of Burgesses founded the principle of ________________________. |
Self-Representation |
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Which colony was established by the Mayflower Compact? A. Plymouth colony B. Maryland colony C. Pennsylvania colony D. Rhode Island colony |
A. Plymouth colony |
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This native american showed the colonists how to use the natural resources of the region. |
Squanto |
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Which was a major export for only the New England colonies? A. Rice B. Indigo C. Lumber D. Tobacco |
C. Lumber
The land in the New England colonial region was not well suited for farming because of the rocky soil. |
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Exports of the New England colonies. |
Fish and lumber |
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Exports of the Southern colonies |
Rice Indigo Tobacco
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Major export of the Middle colonies |
Grain |
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This was the earliest form of self-government |
Town Meetings |
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How was local government in New England different from government in the other colonial regions? A. Women voted in many elections B. Royal officials established most laws C. Mayors frequently overruled decisions D. Voters directly decided upon new laws |
D. Voters directly decided upon laws |
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Which government body is being described? -First legislative assembly in North America -Only white men who owned land could vote -Had the right to make laws |
The Virginia House of Burgesses |
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This religious group settled in Pennsylvania |
Quakers |
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This religious group settled in Massachusetts |
Puritans |
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This religious group settled in Maryland |
Catholics |
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In the economy of the triangular trade, the North American colonies were dependent on what import from Africa? A. Iron B. Gold C. Slaves D. Molasses |
C. Slaves |
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The Southern colonies developed this type of economy, supported by slavery. |
Agricultural Economy |
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The New England colonies developed this type of economy, based on natural resources. |
Export Economy |
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The English colonists fought against which group during King Philip's War? A. Spanish conquistadors B. French fur trappers C. Native Americans D. African slaves |
C. Native Americans |
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Which colony did Roger Williams found in 1636 based on the principle of religious freedom? A. Massachusetts B. Pennsylvania C. Rhode Island D. Maryland |
C. Rhode Island |
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Many people came to North American in search of which freedom? |
Religious freedom |
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What British policy did American colonists protest at the Boston Tea Party? A. Trial without jury B. Quartering of troops C. Abolishment of legislatures D. Taxation without representation |
D. Taxation without representation
The colonists were upset that the British were taxing them without allowing them to have any representation in parliament. |
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This was a result of the Boston Tea Party, also known as the Intolerable Acts. A. Parliament allows colonists to vote on taxes B. Proclamation of 1763 C. Increase in trade D. Coercive Acts |
D. Coercive Acts
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Defenseless American were killed by British solders in this event, one being Crispus Attucks. |
The Boston Massacre |
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The right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. |
Unalienable Rights |
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Which document stated that the colonists wanted to govern themselves? |
The Declaration of Independence |
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The Declaration of Independence was a list of reasons for what? |
Separation from Great Britain |
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How does our nation demonstrate the people's right in government? |
People have the right to vote on representation in government. |
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What was one benefit of the Articles of Confederation? |
The Northwest Ordinance.
This provided a list of regulations for new territories to become states. |
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What made the Articles of Confederation weak? A. State governments had too many taxes. B. State governments had too much power. C. State governments did not have enough laws. D. State governments did not have enough money. |
B. State governments had too much power
The Articles gave too much power to the states and not enough power to the central government. |
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Under the Articles of Confederation, why were the powers given to the central government limited? A. Fear of conflicts with Native Americans B. Problems with the British government C. Lack of skilled leadership D. Fear of foreign alliances |
B. Problems with the British government
The Americans were afraid of the central government gaining too much power, similar to the British government. |
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Which battle ended the Revolutionary War? |
The Battle of Yorktown |
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Why was the Battle of Saratoga important? |
It persuaded the French to offer assistance. |
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This document ended the French and Revolutionary War and gave the Americans all the land west to the Mississippi River. |
The Treaty of Paris of 1783 |
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-Wrote the Declaration of Independence -Governor of Virginia -3rd President of the United States |
Thomas Jefferson |
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How did John Adams contribute to the American Revolution? A. He trained American troops at Valley Forge B. He represented American interests in France C. He won the Battle of Yorktown D. He was the governor of Virginia |
B. He represented American interests in France |
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The Daughters of Liberty were formed after this Act was passed by Parliament. |
The Stamp Act |
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Which event was a result of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? A. the Boston Tea Party B. the Boston Massacre C. Shays' Rebellion D. King Philip's War |
C. Shay's Rebellion
Many farmers were thrown into jail because they could not pay for their land. Under the Articles, the central government did not have the power to change the land taxes, and the states drove the price high. |
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The debate over slavery and state population was ended when this compromise was made. |
The Three-fifths Compromise |
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Why did the delegates from the smaller states oppose the Virginia Plan? |
They feared that the larger states would control the government. |
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Who is being described? -Lawyer -Ally of George Washington -Writer of the Preamble to the US Constitution |
Gouverneur Morris |
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How did James Madison influence the development of the Constitution? A. Wrote the Northwest Ordinance B. Wrote the Virginia Plan C. Wrote the New Jersey Plan D. Wrote tax laws |
B. Wrote the Virginia Plan |
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Who was the Father of the Constitution? |
James Madison
He came to the Constitutional Convention early and very prepared. He took notes and hardly left the room. |
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Which plan, arrived at during the Constitutional Convention, addressed the concerns of the large and small states? |
The Great Compromise
Created 2 houses in Congress - The House of Representatives (representatives based on population) and the Senate (2 representatives per state). |
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States had the power to A. Raise and support armies B. Create local governments C. Coin money D. Declare war |
B. Create local governments
They also had the power to regulate business within their state, provide for public safety, establish marriage laws, establish and maintain schools. |
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This power is shared by the state and central governments. |
The power to create or change taxes |
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What is the purpose of the Preamble? |
The Preamble states the reasons for creating the government. |
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Why did Anti-Federalists oppose the Constitution? |
They were afraid the central government would gain too much power. |
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To please the anti-federalists, what was added, as amendments, to the Constitution? |
The Bill of Rights |
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How many people were needed to ratify the Constitution? |
Three fourths of the states |
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This anti-federalist argued that the Constitution needed a Bill of Rights. |
George Mason |
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Which amendment is being described? -Freedom of religion -Freedom of speech -Freedom of the press -Freedom of assembly -Freedom to petition |
The First Amendment |
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Marquette and Jolliet discovered this river flowed south. |
The Mississippi River |
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This French explorer discovered the mouth of the Mississippi River. |
Robert La Salle |
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The French came to North America in search of this. |
Fur |
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Who fought in the French and Indian War |
The British and Iroquois fought against the French and the Huron. |
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What did the Stamp Act put a tax on? |
Newspapers, pamphlets, or signed legal documents. |
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This committee was formed in response to the Boston Massacre and was a way of uniting the colonists in the fight against the British. |
The Committees of Correspondence |
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He wrote Common Sense |
Thomas Paine |
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These were the first battles of the Revolutionary War. |
Lexington and Concord |
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Who said, "Give me liberty or give me death!" |
Patrick Henry |
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This battle of the American Revolution proved the Americans could put up a fight. |
The Battle of Bunker Hill |
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Define Loyalist. |
People who remained loyal to Britian |
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This American navy sea captain said, "I have not yet begun to fight!" |
John Paul Jones |
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The United States formed this system of government. |
Federal system of government |
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This was created to avoid any branch of government from gaining too much power. |
Checks and Balances |
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The 3 branches of government |
Legislative Executive Judicial |
