Early USH CLEP Review

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The French found the “gold” they were looking for in North America in

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animals fur.

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“Nationalism was always tinged with religious fervor” means that

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the European nations looked to the establishment of colonies as a way to expand their power and to expand their form of Christianity.

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The colony’s role in mercantilism was to serve as a source of raw materials and as a market for finished goods.

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True

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Why did John Winthrop (1630) say the Puritans must build a city upon a hill?

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In order to serve as a religious inspiration to others.

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What was an important consequence of the decision to colonize Virginia on counties instead of towns?

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Political and cultural institutions developed more slowly because the population was spread out over a larger area.

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What consequences did the French & Indian War have for indigenous peoples?

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The British victory resulted in renewed pressure on tribal lands.

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How did Britain try to deal with the massive expenses they incurred during the French & Indian War?

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The British crown began to more rigorously enforce imperial policies and taxes.

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Refer to the following excerpt from a letter written by John Adams: Which of the following examples best supports Adams’ claim? The Battle of Lexington & Concord because the Revolution only broke out after the colonies had won the war. The Stamp Act because it helped unite the colonies. Shay’s Rebellion because it helped inspired the Constitution. The Boston Tea Party because it forced King George to sign the Declaration of Independence.

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The Stamp Act because it helped unite the colonies.

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What was written by Thomas Jefferson, and signed and ratified by the 13 colonies on July 4, 1776?

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Declaration of Independence

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Which of the following was NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation? Options: provided for a strong national government, Congress did not have the power to tax, Provided no common currency, Provided no judicial or executive branch

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provided for a strong national government