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What Development made it possible for early people to establish permanent settlements?
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Agriculture
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What Development made it possible for early people to establish permanent settlements?
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Agriculture
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Cuneiform and hieroglyphics were important early steps in the devlopment of what?
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Writing
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Cuneiform and hieroglyphics were important early steps in the devlopment of what?
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Writing
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How did the reign of Alexander the Great change Greece?
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Unified city states with one ruler
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How did the reign of Alexander the Great change Greece?
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Unified city states with one ruler
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The Indus River Valley was the location of what ancient civilization?
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India
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The Indus River Valley was the location of what ancient civilization?
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India
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The art and architecture of ancient Egypt were designed to emphasize their...?
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Religious beliefs
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The art and architecture of ancient Egypt were designed to emphasize their...?
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Religious beliefs
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What is the name of the earliest set of laws, developed in Mesopotamia?
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Hammurabi's Code
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What is the name of the earliest set of laws, developed in Mesopotamia?
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Hammurabi's Code
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Judaism differed from other ancient religions in that it was...?
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Monotheistic
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Judaism differed from other ancient religions in that it was...?
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Monotheistic
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Democracy in ancient Greece was a direct democracy which means?
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All citizens participated
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Democracy in ancient Greece was a direct democracy which means?
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All citizens participated
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Ancient India developed a strict social structure called the...?
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Castle system
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Ancient India developed a strict social structure called the...?
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Castle system
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The teachings of Confucius were important in Ancient China because he emphasized...?
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Respect for authority with order
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The teachings of Confucius were important in Ancient China because he emphasized...?
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Respect for authority with order
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The comcepts of civic duty, a written Constitution, and checks and balances were introduced by what ancient government?
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Roman Republic
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The comcepts of civic duty, a written Constitution, and checks and balances were introduced by what ancient government?
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Roman Republic
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During Medieval times what group was legally tied to the land?
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Serfs
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During Medieval times what group was legally tied to the land?
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Serfs
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Which Roman emperor moved the capital of the Empire to Byzantium in an attempt to protect it from the barbarians?
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Constantine
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Which Roman emperor moved the capital of the Empire to Byzantium in an attempt to protect it from the barbarians?
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Constantine
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As the religion of Islam spread throughout the Middle East and North Africa, what contribution of Islam was adopted in these areas?
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Arabic language
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As the religion of Islam spread throughout the Middle East and North Africa, what contribution of Islam was adopted in these areas?
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Arabic language
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From what other civilization did the western world get the compass, wood block printiong, and gunpowder?
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Buddhism
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From what other civilization did the western world get the compass, wood block printiong, and gunpowder?
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Buddhism
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Being located between the trans-Saharan traders and the southern gold fields allowed the people of Ghana to act as...?
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Middlemen
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Being located between the trans-Saharan traders and the southern gold fields allowed the people of Ghana to act as...?
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Middlemen
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The pilgrimage of what famous Mali king introduced the African kingdoms to the world?
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Mansa Musa
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The pilgrimage of what famous Mali king introduced the African kingdoms to the world?
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Mansa Musa
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Feudal Japan was divided into three distince groups. Name them.
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Shogun, Daimyo, Samurai
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Feudal Japan was divided into three distince groups. Name them.
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Shogun, Daimyo, Samurai
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The feudal system in Europe developed after the fall of the Roman Empire primarily because of a need for what?
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Protection
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The feudal system in Europe developed after the fall of the Roman Empire primarily because of a need for what?
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Protection
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What do the following facts describe: spread by infected fleas, brought to Europe on trade ships from the East, killed over 3 million people?
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Bubonic Plauge
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What do the following facts describe: spread by infected fleas, brought to Europe on trade ships from the East, killed over 3 million people?
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Bubonic Plauge
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The Mayan, Aztec, and Incan cultures all built complex sturctures for what purpose?
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Religious ceremonies
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The Mayan, Aztec, and Incan cultures all built complex sturctures for what purpose?
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Religious ceremonies
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What historic period was characterized by realism, individualism, and an increase in secularism?
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Renaissance
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What historic period was characterized by realism, individualism, and an increase in secularism?
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Renaissance
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Many of the scientists of the Scientific Revolution found themselves in opposition to traditional views held by what organization?
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Catholic Church
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Many of the scientists of the Scientific Revolution found themselves in opposition to traditional views held by what organization?
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Catholic Church
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What man posted his 95 Theses which led to the movement called the Reformation?
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Martin Luther
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What man posted his 95 Theses which led to the movement called the Reformation?
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Martin Luther
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What was the first attempt at self government in the English colonies?
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Mayflower Compact
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What was the first attempt at self government in the English colonies?
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Mayflower Compact
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The English Bill of Rights attempted to limit the power of whom?
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The king
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The English Bill of Rights attempted to limit the power of whom?
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The king
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What religious movement swept through the colonies and chenged colonial religion, society, and politics?
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Great Awakening
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What religious movement swept through the colonies and chenged colonial religion, society, and politics?
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Great Awakening
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What 3 basic rights are listed in the Declaration of Independence?
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Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
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What 3 basic rights are listed in the Declaration of Independence?
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Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
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What major issue divided the colonies during the debate ofver the Declaration of Independence?
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Slavery
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What major issue divided the colonies during the debate ofver the Declaration of Independence?
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Slavery
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The idea of natural laws that govern society came from the European period called the...?
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Enlightenment
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The idea of natural laws that govern society came from the European period called the...?
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Enlightenment
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In the Declaration of Indepencdence Jefferson stated that there are certain truths that are self evident. Give one of these truths.
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All men are created equal; endured by creator with certain unalienable rights
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In the Declaration of Indepencdence Jefferson stated that there are certain truths that are self evident. Give one of these truths.
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All men are created equal; endured by creator with certain unalienable rights
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According to the Declaration of Independence, if a government violates the rights of people, the people have the right to do what?
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Overthrow it
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According to the Declaration of Independence, if a government violates the rights of people, the people have the right to do what?
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Overthrow it
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The English Bill of Rights kept the king or queen from passing new taxes or changing laws without the approval of...?
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Parliment
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The English Bill of Rights kept the king or queen from passing new taxes or changing laws without the approval of...?
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Parliment
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What document, signed in 1215, required the King to follow the same laws as other English people?
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Magna Carta
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What document, signed in 1215, required the King to follow the same laws as other English people?
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Magna Carta
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What was the name of the document that created the first central government for the United States?
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Articles of Confederation
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What was the name of the document that created the first central government for the United States?
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Articles of Confederation
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One reason the Articles of Confederation was not a success is that it did not have an... or a... system.
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Executive, court
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One reason the Articles of Confederation was not a success is that it did not have an... or a... system.
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Executive, court
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What document written by Thomas Jefferson for the state of Virginia, estableshed a precedent of religious tolerance and freedom?
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The Virginia statue of Religious Freedom
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What document written by Thomas Jefferson for the state of Virginia, estableshed a precedent of religious tolerance and freedom?
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The Virginia statue of Religious Freedom
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Shay's Rebellion illustrated the need for...?
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A stronger central government
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Shay's Rebellion illustrated the need for...?
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A stronger central government
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This proposal created a two-house legislature with representation determined only by population.
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Virginia Plan
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This proposal created a two-house legislature with representation determined only by population.
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Virginia Plan
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This agreement determined how slaves would be counted for representation.
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Three fifths comprimise
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This agreement determined how slaves would be counted for representation.
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Three fifths comprimise
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The principle designed to keep any one branch of government from becoming too powerful is know as?
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Checks and Balances
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The principle designed to keep any one branch of government from becoming too powerful is know as?
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Checks and Balances
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This proposal created a one house legislature based solely on equal representation.
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New Jersey Plan
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This proposal created a one house legislature based solely on equal representation.
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New Jersey Plan
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What is the sharing of power between national and state governments called?
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Federalism
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What is the sharing of power between national and state governments called?
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Federalism
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This agreement between the large and small states established a two house legislature with representation in one house determined by population and equal representation in the the other house.
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Great Compromise
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This agreement between the large and small states established a two house legislature with representation in one house determined by population and equal representation in the the other house.
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Great Compromise
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What nation most influenced the formation of the U.S. government?
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England
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What nation most influenced the formation of the U.S. government?
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England
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How was land divided in the Land Ordinance of 1785?
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Into townships with land set aside for public schools.
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How was land divided in the Land Ordinance of 1785?
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Into townships with land set aside for public schools.
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What foreign country was most influenced by the American Revolution?
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France
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What foreign country was most influenced by the American Revolution?
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France
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What did many states and individuals demand befor the Constitution would be ratified?
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Bill of Rights
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What did many states and individuals demand befor the Constitution would be ratified?
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Bill of Rights
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What are the seies of essays that were published in support of ratification of the Constitution called?
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Federalist papers.
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What are the seies of essays that were published in support of ratification of the Constitution called?
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Federalist papers.
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8.26 When Washington appointed Jefferson as Secretary of state what precedent had he established?
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8.26 the cabinet
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8.26 When Washington appointed Jefferson as Secretary of state what precedent had he established?
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8.26 the cabinet
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8.27 Whad did Washington's response to the Whiskey Rebellion demonstrate?
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8.27 The strength of the national government
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8.27 Whad did Washington's response to the Whiskey Rebellion demonstrate?
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8.27 The strength of the national government
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8.28 What were the major warnings given by Washington in his Farwell Address?
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8.28 To avoid foreign entanglements and Political parties
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8.28 What were the major warnings given by Washington in his Farwell Address?
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8.28 To avoid foreign entanglements and Political parties
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8.29 From which group of people did Jefferson receive most of the support?
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8.29 Farmers
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8.29 From which group of people did Jefferson receive most of the support?
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8.29 Farmers
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8.30 From which group of people did Hamilton recieve most of the support?
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8.30 Merchants
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8.30 From which group of people did Hamilton recieve most of the support?
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8.30 Merchants
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8.31 Which political party favored a loose interpretation of the Constitution?
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8.31 Federalists
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8.31 Which political party favored a loose interpretation of the Constitution?
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8.31 Federalists
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8.32 Which political party favored a strict interpretation of the constitution?
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8.32 Republicans
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8.32 Which political party favored a strict interpretation of the constitution?
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8.32 Republicans
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8.33 During John Adams' presidency 3 French agents demanded a bribe to discuss a treaty. What was this called?
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8.33 XYZ Affair
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8.33 During John Adams' presidency 3 French agents demanded a bribe to discuss a treaty. What was this called?
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8.33 XYZ Affair
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8.34 What constitutional rights were limited by the Alien and Sedition acts?
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8.34 Freedom of Speech and Press
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8.34 What constitutional rights were limited by the Alien and Sedition acts?
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8.34 Freedom of Speech and Press
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8.35 What is a protective tariff?
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8.35 Tax on imports to promote local industry
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8.35 What is a protective tariff?
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8.35 Tax on imports to promote local industry
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8.36 What important judicial authority was established in Marbury v. Madison
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8.36 Judicial Review
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8.36 What important judicial authority was established in Marbury v. Madison
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8.36 Judicial Review
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8.37 Which amendment changed the method by which electors voted for President and Vice President?
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8.37 Twelfth
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8.37 Which amendment changed the method by which electors voted for President and Vice President?
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8.37 Twelfth
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8.38 Why did the U.S. open negotiations with France to purchase Louisiana?
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8.38 To gain control of the port of New Orleans
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8.38 Why did the U.S. open negotiations with France to purchase Louisiana?
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8.38 To gain control of the port of New Orleans
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8.39 Why was Napoleon so anxious to sell the Louisiana Territory?
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8.39 He needed money for the war against Britain
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8.39 Why was Napoleon so anxious to sell the Louisiana Territory?
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8.39 He needed money for the war against Britain
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8.40 Why was the Louisiana Purchase significant to the U.S.?
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8.40 It doubled the side of the U.S.
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8.40 Why was the Louisiana Purchase significant to the U.S.?
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8.40 It doubled the side of the U.S.
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8.41 What was the main purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
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8.41 To find a water route to the Pacific
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8.41 What was the main purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
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8.41 To find a water route to the Pacific
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8.42 What was an important result of hte Lewis and Clark Expedition?
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8.42 Encouraged westward expansion
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8.42 What was an important result of hte Lewis and Clark Expedition?
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8.42 Encouraged westward expansion
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8.43 Why did the U.S. go to war against Britain in 1812?
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8.43 Violations of U.S. nuetrality
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8.43 Why did the U.S. go to war against Britain in 1812?
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8.43 Violations of U.S. nuetrality
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8.44 What region of the U.S. most objected the War of 1812?
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8.44 New England
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8.44 What region of the U.S. most objected the War of 1812?
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8.44 New England
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8.45 Those who were eager for war with Britain were known as...?
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8.45 War Hawks
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8.45 Those who were eager for war with Britain were known as...?
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8.45 War Hawks
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8.46 What was the result of the British attack on Washington, DC?
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8.46 Many government buildings were burned
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8.46 What was the result of the British attack on Washington, DC?
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8.46 Many government buildings were burned
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8.47 Who was the hero of the Battle of New Orleans?
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8.47 Andrew Jackson
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8.47 Who was the hero of the Battle of New Orleans?
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8.47 Andrew Jackson
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8.48 What title was given to the new sense of national unity after the War of 1812?
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8.48 Era of Good Feelings
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8.48 What title was given to the new sense of national unity after the War of 1812?
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8.48 Era of Good Feelings
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8.49 What was the result of such Supreme Court rulings such as Gibbons v. Ogden and McCulloch v. Maryland?
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8.49 They strengthened the power of the federal government
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8.49 What was the result of such Supreme Court rulings such as Gibbons v. Ogden and McCulloch v. Maryland?
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8.49 They strengthened the power of the federal government
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8.50 In Dartmouth College v. Woodward the Supreme Court promoted the rise of what type of economic system?
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8.50 Capitalism
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8.50 In Dartmouth College v. Woodward the Supreme Court promoted the rise of what type of economic system?
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8.50 Capitalism
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8.51 In the Adams-Onis Treaty, Spain ceded what land to the U.S.?
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8.51 Florida
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8.51 In the Adams-Onis Treaty, Spain ceded what land to the U.S.?
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8.51 Florida
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8.52 What document stated that the U.S. would not allow European nations to interfere with the free nations of Latin America?
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8.52 Monroe Doctrine
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8.52 What document stated that the U.S. would not allow European nations to interfere with the free nations of Latin America?
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8.52 Monroe Doctrine
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8.53 How were more people included in the selection of political party candidates during the Age of Jackson?
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8.53 Nominating Conventions
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8.53 How were more people included in the selection of political party candidates during the Age of Jackson?
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8.53 Nominating Conventions
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8.54 The belief that states have the right to reject any federal law they judge to be unconstitutional is...?
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8.54 Nullification
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8.54 The belief that states have the right to reject any federal law they judge to be unconstitutional is...?
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8.54 Nullification
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8.55 What term was used when Jackson rewarded his supporters with government jobs?
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8.55 Spoils system
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8.55 What term was used when Jackson rewarded his supporters with government jobs?
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8.55 Spoils system
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8.56 Why did the government want Native Americans in the Southeast moved off their lands?
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8.56 For westward expansion
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8.56 Why did the government want Native Americans in the Southeast moved off their lands?
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8.56 For westward expansion
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8.57 What Supreme Court case supported the right of the Cherokee to remain on their native lands?
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8.57 Worcester v. Georgia
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8.57 What Supreme Court case supported the right of the Cherokee to remain on their native lands?
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8.57 Worcester v. Georgia
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8.58 What name is given to the forced removal of the Cherokees from Georgia to Oklahoma?
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8.58 Trail of Tears
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8.58 What name is given to the forced removal of the Cherokees from Georgia to Oklahoma?
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8.58 Trail of Tears
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8.59 Why did Andrew Jackson dislike the second Bank of the United States?
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8.59 It favored the wealthy
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8.59 Why did Andrew Jackson dislike the second Bank of the United States?
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8.59 It favored the wealthy
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8.60 What section of the country considered the Tariff of 1828 to be unfair?
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8.60 South
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8.60 What section of the country considered the Tariff of 1828 to be unfair?
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8.60 South
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8.61 What is the term for an action by a state that cancels a federal law to which the state objects?
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8.61 Nullification
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8.61 What is the term for an action by a state that cancels a federal law to which the state objects?
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8.61 Nullification
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8.62 What state threatened to secede over the Tariffs of 1828 and 1832?
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8.62 South Carolina
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8.62 What state threatened to secede over the Tariffs of 1828 and 1832?
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8.62 South Carolina
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8.63 The use of machines to do work formerly done by hand is a characteristic of the...?
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8.63 Industrial Revolution
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8.63 The use of machines to do work formerly done by hand is a characteristic of the...?
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8.63 Industrial Revolution
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8.64 What sparked the growth of industry in the U.S.?
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8.64 War of 1812
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8.64 What sparked the growth of industry in the U.S.?
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8.64 War of 1812
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8.65 Many new factories were staffed with young women from nearby farms called...?
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8.65 Lowell Girls
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8.65 Many new factories were staffed with young women from nearby farms called...?
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8.65 Lowell Girls
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8.66 What is the term for the rapid manufacture of large numbers of identical pieces?
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8.66 Mass Production
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8.66 What is the term for the rapid manufacture of large numbers of identical pieces?
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8.66 Mass Production
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8.67 Why did industry fourish mainly in the North?
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8.67 Abundant water supply
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8.67 Why did industry fourish mainly in the North?
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8.67 Abundant water supply
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8.68 What are identical pieces that could be assembled quickly by unskilled workers?
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8.68 Interchangeable parts
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8.68 What are identical pieces that could be assembled quickly by unskilled workers?
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8.68 Interchangeable parts
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8.69 Name one problem in the growing cities of the North.
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8.69 Disease, fires, sanitation
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8.69 Name one problem in the growing cities of the North.
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8.69 Disease, fires, sanitation
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8.70 What new invention revolutionized communications?
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8.70 Telegraph
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8.70 What new invention revolutionized communications?
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8.70 Telegraph
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8.71 Which form of transportation did the most tie together raw materials, manufacturers, and markets?
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8.71 Railroads
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8.71 Which form of transportation did the most tie together raw materials, manufacturers, and markets?
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8.71 Railroads
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8.72 What led many of the Irish to leave their homeland for America?
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8.72 Potato Famine
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8.72 What led many of the Irish to leave their homeland for America?
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8.72 Potato Famine
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8.73 While African Americans in the North were free, in housing, education, and jobs theey still faced...?
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8.73 Discrimination
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8.73 While African Americans in the North were free, in housing, education, and jobs theey still faced...?
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8.73 Discrimination
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8.74 What invention made the growing of cotton more profitable?
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8.74 Cotton Gin
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8.74 What invention made the growing of cotton more profitable?
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8.74 Cotton Gin
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8.75 What group dominated southern society in the "Cotton Kingdom"?
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8.75 Large plantation owners
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8.75 What group dominated southern society in the "Cotton Kingdom"?
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8.75 Large plantation owners
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8.76 Name one restriction placed on free African-Americans in the South.
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8.76 Could not vote; Could not serve on jury; Could not testify against white defendants
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8.76 Name one restriction placed on free African-Americans in the South.
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8.76 Could not vote; Could not serve on jury; Could not testify against white defendants
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8.77 What controlled every aspect of the enslaved African-American in the South?
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8.77 Slave Codes
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8.77 What controlled every aspect of the enslaved African-American in the South?
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8.77 Slave Codes
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8.78 Who led the most famous slave revolt in 1830?
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8.78 Nat Turner
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8.78 Who led the most famous slave revolt in 1830?
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8.78 Nat Turner
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8.79 These were built to connect the major rivers in the East.
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8.79 Canals
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8.79 These were built to connect the major rivers in the East.
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8.79 Canals
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8.80 What balance was maintained by the Missouri Compromise?
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8.80 Between slave and free states
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8.80 What balance was maintained by the Missouri Compromise?
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8.80 Between slave and free states
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8.81 Who was the leader in education reform?
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8.81 Hoarce Mann
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8.81 Who was the leader in education reform?
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8.81 Hoarce Mann
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8.82 What abolitionist called for full political rights for African-Americans?
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8.82 William Lloyd Garrison
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8.82 What abolitionist called for full political rights for African-Americans?
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8.82 William Lloyd Garrison
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8.83 Who was the great African-American orator for abolition?
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8.83 Fredrick Douglas
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8.83 Who was the great African-American orator for abolition?
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8.83 Fredrick Douglas
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8.84 Who was the most famous conductor on the Underground Railroad?
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8.84 Harriet Tubman
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8.84 Who was the most famous conductor on the Underground Railroad?
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8.84 Harriet Tubman
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8.85 What network secretly helped slaves to freedom?
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8.85 Underground Railroad
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8.85 What network secretly helped slaves to freedom?
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8.85 Underground Railroad
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8.86 What reform movement was advocated in the Declaration of Sentiments?
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8.86 Woman's Suffrage
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8.86 What reform movement was advocated in the Declaration of Sentiments?
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8.86 Woman's Suffrage
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8.87 Name the two women who organized the Seneca Falls Convention.
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8.87 Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton
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8.87 Name the two women who organized the Seneca Falls Convention.
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8.87 Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton
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8.88 Literature that put more emphasis on emotion rather than reason is referred to as...?
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8.88 Transcendentalism
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8.88 Literature that put more emphasis on emotion rather than reason is referred to as...?
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8.88 Transcendentalism
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8.89 What 2 American writers emphasized individualism?
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8.89 Emmerson and Thoreau
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8.89 What 2 American writers emphasized individualism?
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8.89 Emmerson and Thoreau
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8.90 What term refers to the belief the the U.S. is meant to extend across the continent?
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8.90 Manifest Destiny
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8.90 What term refers to the belief the the U.S. is meant to extend across the continent?
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8.90 Manifest Destiny
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8.91 Because their work was so valuble, women in the West gained more...?
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8.91 Rights
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8.91 Because their work was so valuble, women in the West gained more...?
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8.91 Rights
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8.92 The defeat of what fort became the rallying cry for Texas in its revolution?
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8.92 Alamo
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8.92 The defeat of what fort became the rallying cry for Texas in its revolution?
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8.92 Alamo
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8.93 Why was Texas not immediately annexed by the U.S.?
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8.93 Fear of adding another slave state
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8.93 Why was Texas not immediately annexed by the U.S.?
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8.93 Fear of adding another slave state
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8.94 What border dispute led to the Mexican-American War?
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8.94 The Rio Grande
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8.94 What border dispute led to the Mexican-American War?
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8.94 The Rio Grande
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8.95 The addition of territory that included California, Utah, and Nevada was called the...?
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8.95 Mexican Cession
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8.95 The addition of territory that included California, Utah, and Nevada was called the...?
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8.95 Mexican Cession
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8.96 What water needs sparked disputes over water rights in California?
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8.96 Irrigation and Mining
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8.96 What water needs sparked disputes over water rights in California?
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8.96 Irrigation and Mining
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8.97 How was the population of california affected by the gold rush?
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8.97 Grew rapidly with much diversity
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8.97 How was the population of california affected by the gold rush?
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8.97 Grew rapidly with much diversity
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8.98 What proposal regarding slavery made the South feel threatened?
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8.98 Wilmot Proviso
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8.98 What proposal regarding slavery made the South feel threatened?
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8.98 Wilmot Proviso
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8.99 What term means that people in a territory would vote directly on issues?
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8.99 Popular sovereignty
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8.99 What term means that people in a territory would vote directly on issues?
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8.99 Popular sovereignty
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8.100 What agreement allowed the admission of California as a free state?
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8.100 Compromise of 1850
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8.100 What agreement allowed the admission of California as a free state?
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8.100 Compromise of 1850
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8.101 What law allowed the capture of any person accused of being a runaway slave?
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8.101 Fugitive Slave Act
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8.101 What law allowed the capture of any person accused of being a runaway slave?
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8.101 Fugitive Slave Act
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8.102 What book aroused feelings in the North against slavery?
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8.102 Uncle Tom's Cabin
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8.102 What book aroused feelings in the North against slavery?
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8.102 Uncle Tom's Cabin
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8.103 Under the Kansas-Nebraska Act how was slavery to be decided in these territories?
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8.103 Popular Sovereignty
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8.103 Under the Kansas-Nebraska Act how was slavery to be decided in these territories?
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8.103 Popular Sovereignty
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8.104 What term was given for the violence that erupted in Kansas?
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8.104 "Bleeding Kansas"
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8.104 What term was given for the violence that erupted in Kansas?
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8.104 "Bleeding Kansas"
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8.105 What Supreme Court decision stated that Congress could not prohibit slavery in the territories?
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8.105 Dred Scott
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8.105 What Supreme Court decision stated that Congress could not prohibit slavery in the territories?
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8.105 Dred Scott
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8.106 In what speech did Lincoln discuss the nation's dilemma over slavery?
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8.106 "House Divided"
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8.106 In what speech did Lincoln discuss the nation's dilemma over slavery?
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8.106 "House Divided"
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8.107 What stand did Lincoln take regarding slavery in his debates with Douglas?
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8.107 Slavery should be kept out of hte western territories
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8.107 What stand did Lincoln take regarding slavery in his debates with Douglas?
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8.107 Slavery should be kept out of hte western territories
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8.108 How did the North view John Brown?
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8.108 A hero
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8.108 How did the North view John Brown?
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8.108 A hero
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8.109 What did Lincoln's election as President mean to the South?
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8.109 Less representation in the National Government
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8.109 What did Lincoln's election as President mean to the South?
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8.109 Less representation in the National Government
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8.110 What Confederate attack began the Civil War?
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8.110 Fort Sumter
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8.110 What Confederate attack began the Civil War?
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8.110 Fort Sumter
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