EOC Prep Questions

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Based on the information in the table, which statement best explains the differences in goods produced in the northern and southern colonies? Options: The southern colonies had better access to ocean resources. The northern colonies had less capital to invest in new technology. The northern colonies had a smaller percentage of highly skilled workers. The southern colonies had more land suitable for agricultural development.

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The southern colonies had more land suitable for agricultural development.

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Which statement best describes the changing relationship between most individuals in the American colonies and their governments between 1763 and 1800? Options: Government taxes and regulations significantly reduced the rights of individuals., Individuals became less reliant on government programs and more self-sufficient., Government became less important as individuals settled across the western frontier., Individuals accepted a larger role for both their state government and the new federal government.

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Individuals accepted a larger role for both their state government and the new federal government.

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Describe the difference between Washington and the two new political parties following his departure from office?

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While Washington sought to avoid war, Democratic-Republicans felt the United States should engage in war with Great Britain.

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How did many abolitionists hope to use this act to further their cause? Options: by utilizing popular sovereignty to outlaw slavery when Nebraska became a state, by using the separation of powers to make slavery illegal when Nebraska became a state, by invoking the rule of law to make slavery illegal and to free the slaves when Nebraska became a state, by demanding respect for individual rights through the courts to free the slaves when Nebraska became a state

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by utilizing popular sovereignty to outlaw slavery when Nebraska became a state

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Which characteristic of the era is exemplified in the letter written to President Abraham Lincoln? Options: the spread of nativist ideologies, the conditions that led to the creation of labor unions, the tensions between Native Americans and the U.S. government, the growing relationship between the U.S. government and businesses

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the growing relationship between the U.S. government and businesses

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For what reason did a group of colonists agree to this compact?

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To form a social contract among themselves

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What was the primary purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

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To create a framework for self-government in the Plymouth Colony