Unit 1 Review - Colonization through the Constitution

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Which group of people originally settled New York?

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The Dutch

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The Marquis de Lafayette is a symbol of what?

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Foreign assistance gained from the French alliance.

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What was the purpose of the Middle Passage?

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Transported slaves from Africa to the New World

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Which of the following is true according to John Locke's "Social Contract Theory?" People give the government the power to lead, The government should have absolute control, Government and laws are not necessary for a society to function, Government should be made up of a small group of people that make the laws

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People give the government the power to lead

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What did Thomas Paine argue in "Common Sense?"

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Americans needed to support independence from England

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What was the purpose behind the Sons and Daughters of Liberty formed in the 18th century?

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To organize protests and opposition against new British taxes and policies

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Why did Great Britain issue the Proclamation of 1763?

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to avoid further conflict between colonists and Native Americans

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How was African culture affected in colonial America?

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It combined elements of diverse African traditions and new American experiences.

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In what way did the Great Awakening affect colonial society?

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It led to individuals making personal choices about religion.

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What role did geography play in the British surrender at Yorktown?

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The French naval fleet were able to block the British escape route to the sea.