U.S. History First Semester Review

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Colonial women contributed to the Revolutionary War effort by —

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raising money to purchase uniforms and equipment for the army

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The skirmish between the colonial minutemen and the British troops at Lexington and Concord was significant because it —

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signaled the beginning of fighting in the American Revolution

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What does the phrase “Taxation without representation” mean?

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Colonists objected to being taxed without having a voice in Parliament.

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Which principle of the United States Constitution is shown in the diagram? Limited government, Republicanism, Federalism, Separation of powers

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Separation of powers

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Which statement summarizes the Bill of Rights? Options: It outlines the power of state governments. It lists the grievances against the King of England. It grants voting rights to all citizens. It protects the rights of individuals and citizens.

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It protects the rights of individuals and citizens.

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The framers of the United States Constitution included an amendment process in order to —

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create a procedure to reflect changes in society

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The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 affected the formation of the United States because it —

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established procedures for settlement of the Northwest Territory

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Which group of early colonial settlers is described in the chart?

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Quakers

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This map of the American Colonies shows the —

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economic activity of each colony

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The significance of the Mayflower Compact in the development of a democratic representative government in the colonies was that colonists —

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entered into an agreement to choose leaders and make laws for all to follow.