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The House of Burgesses in the Virginia Colony represents which of these?  a.royal rule over the North American coloniesc.colonial rebellion against Great Britainb.the early desire for self-government in North Americad.royal indifference toward the colonies

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b.the early desire for self-government in North America

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Which of the following is the correct chronological order in which the people listed would have arrived in North America?a.Spanish explorers, Native Americans, African Americans, English colonists. c.French trappers, Iroquois, Spanish missionaries, Jamestown colonists. b.Native Americans, colonists in Jamestown, colonists in Massachusetts, the first African Americans in the English colonies. d.Spanish explorers, Jamestown colonists, first African Americans in the English colonies, the Pilgrims.

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Native Americans, colonists in Jamestown, colonists in Massachusetts, the first African Americans in the English colonies.

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The Mayflower Compact served to establisha.a covenant between Separatists and non-Seperatistsc.trade agreements with England and Franceb.religious freedom throughout the coloniesd.the possibility of self-government in North America.

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d.the possibility of self-government in North America.

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Who was Powhatan?a.a Native American chief who made peace with the Pilgrims and helped them through their first winter. c.a Native American chief who is now the mascot of 6 minor league baseball teams. b.a Native American chief who ruled over much of the Virginia territory when English setters including John Smith arrived. d.the first African slave to arrive in Virginia by way of the Middle Passage.

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a Native American chief who ruled over much of the Virginia territory when English setters including John Smith arrived.

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Who would have disagreed the most when discussing the Half-way Covenant?a.a Virginia farmer and a New York merchantc.members of the Puritan faith with different opinions concerning church membershipb.the Dutch and the Britishd.Benjamin Franklin and King George III

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c.members of the Puritan faith with different opinions concerning church membership.

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The Sons of Liberty and the ommittees of correspondence would have been most devoted to which of the following? a.raising tobacco. c.opposing the tarring and feathering of tax collectors. b.enforcing the Stamp Act. d.encouraging discontent with British rule among the colonists

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encouraging discontent with British rule among the colonists

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Who is the primary author of the Declaration of Independence? a.John Lockec.Thomas Jeffersonb.George Washingtond.James Madison

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What did “no taxation without respresentation” mean to the colonists? a.Taxation in the colonies should only be for British citizens. c.the taxing power of British shopkeepsers is represented in Parliament.b.There should be no taxation of British goods entering the colonies. d.The colonists should not be taxed without representation in Parliament.

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d.The colonists should not be taxed without representation in Parliament.

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What is the significance of the Treaty of Paris of 1763? a.It ended the American Revolutionc.It started the American Revolutionb.It convinced the French to join the American Revolution. d.It ended the French and Indian War and solidified British dominance in eastern North America.

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d.It ended the French and Indian War and solidified British dominance in eastern North America.

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A politician goes before Parliament and passionately proclaims that the American colonies are crucial to the British economy. He tells his colleagues that it is important that England export more products to other countries than it imports. Otherwise, England’s wealth and security will be in jeopardy. He believes the colonies are important becaus they provide both resources for production and markets for English goods. This politician is advocating for which of the following? a.salutary neglectc.mercantilismb.protection of the triangular traded.repeal of the Navigation Acts.

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c.mercantilism

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The _______________________ officially ended the American Revolution, two years after the fighting ended. a.Treaty of Versaillesc.Treaty of Paris of 1763b.Treaty of Paris of 1783d.Treaty of Tordesillas 

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b.Treaty of Paris of 1783

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Which of the following is the best description of Geroge Washington as a military leader?a.He was a weak leader who had trouble winning the respect of his men. c.His dashing good looks, sparkling wooden teeth, and perfectly coiffed wig led to a bromance between George and many of his soldiers. b.He was a gifted leader who never lost a single battle during the revolution. d.He was an exceptional leader who somehow overcame defeats and hardships to lead the US to victory.

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d.He was an exceptional leader who somehow overcame defeats and hardships to lead the US to victory

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During the war, American trade was severely disrupted due toa.a worldwide economic depression.b.a British blockade.c.an embargo by foreign countries on American goods.d.a drought in the colonies..

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b.a British blockade.

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The Americans won the Revolutionary War mainly becausea.their armies were better trained and disciplined than the British.b.they had the determination to outlast the British and a greater incentive to fight.c.the American navy was superior to the British navy.d.British arms were inferior to American arms.

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b.they had the determination to outlast the British and a greater incentive to fight

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Why was the first shot fired at Lexingon and Concord significant? a.it could be heard around the WORLD!!!c.Benajmin Franklin fired it, and he was the O.G. b.it started the American Revolution. d.because Ms. Barton really loves the Schoolhouse Rock song about it.

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b.it started the American Revolution.

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Someone who supported ratification of the Constitution, believed that the president should have a lot of power, and held a loose interpretation of the Constitution, was most likely a member of which faction?a.Federalists. c.Sons of Libertyb.Anti-federalistsd.Tories

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Anti-federalists

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The Articles of Confederation proved to be an ineffective body of laws for what reason?a.The US has not yet declared independence at the time they were ratified. c.The Articles did not give enough power to the federal government for it to lead effectively. b.The Articles gave too much power to the federal government causing many colonists to rebel. d.The Articles had too many grammatical errors.

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c.The Articles did not give enough power to the federal government for it to lead effectively. .

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Who is considered the Father of the Constitution? a.George Washingtonc.John Lockeb.James Madisond.Thomas Jefferson

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The fact that under the Constitution, Congress passes laws, the president enforces laws, and the Supreme Court rules on laws is evidence that the federal government is established on what principle? a.limited governmentc.democracyb.separation of powersd.federalism

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b.separation of powers

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Which of the following problems did the Great Compromist solve?a.slavery in the US following the revolutionc.debate over when the slave trade would endb.how many representatives each state would have in the federal legislative branchd.what rights would be protected under the Constitution.

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b.how many representatives each state would have in the federal legislative branch

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Which of the following was added to the Constitution after its ratification for the purpose of protecting citizen’s rights and ensuring limited government? a.the Articles of Confederationc.the Electoral Collegeb.the Bill of Rightsd.the Great Compromise.

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b.the Bill of Rights

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What contributed to the demise of the Articles of Confederation?a.the lack of representation in Congress.c.the inability of Congress to regulate the economy, levy taxes, or raise an army. b.the ability to make treaties with foreign governments. d.the restrictions on debate within Congress.

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c.the inability of Congress to regulate the economy, levy taxes, or raise an army.

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The colonists protested the Stamp Act because they believed ina.liberty, equality, and fraternity.b.one man, one vote.c.no taxation without representation.d.freedom of speech. 

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c.no taxation without representation

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The system of checks and balances is designed to ensure thata.the Senate will not be controlled too much by the people.b.no one branch of government will gain too much power.c.the President will be elected directly by the people.d.state legislatures will share power with the Congress.

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b.no one branch of government will gain too much power.

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Under the Articles of Confederation, the national government wasa.a loose confederation of states.b.headed by a king.c.divided into three branches.d.strong and unified.

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.a loose confederation of states.

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