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14 Cards in this Set
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What four European mationa claimed land in ther "New World"?
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England, Netherlands, France, and Spain
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What did the arrival of the Europeans mean for the Native Americans?
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It meant many changes like new technology, and ideas to natives. Europeans brought deadly diseases that killed Native Americans.
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Settleers came to American for many different reasons. What were two important reasons?
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They wanted freedom of religion and a chance to start a new life.
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The New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies differeed in terms of geography and natural resources. How did this affect life in the colonies?
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Different ways of life were developed in each of the regions and different forms of government.
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Who were the Patriots? the Loyalist?
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Patriots- American who believed that the colonies had the right to govern themselves.
Loyalist- Americans who felt a deep loyalty to Great Britain. |
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Why were the colonist so upset with the new taxes passed by Parliament?
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"Taxation without representation"! Paraliament didn't tell colonist about the taxes a head of time and they didnt have anyone to represent them in Parliament.
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Who was the King of England at this time?
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King George III
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What were the weakness of the Americans at the start of the American Revelution?
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the AMerican were poorly trained, poorly equipped, they were short on men, and they diddn't have enpough gun powder.
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What was the turning point of the war?
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After winning at the Battle of Saratoga. Then Spain and France joined in.
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What was the final battle of the war?
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The Battle of Yorktown
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Who won the war?
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The Americans
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What treaty was signed, offiicially ending the conflict?
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The Treaty of Paris
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What did the Articles of Confederation do?
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It created a loose union of states under a weak central government.
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What were the similarities in the Virginia and New Jerset plan?
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They both called for 3 branches of government.
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