U.S. History First Semester Final Review

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Which of the following was not a motivation for European exploration?
- Spread Christianity
- Expand empires
- Economic development

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Create political allies

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The primary reason for the establishment of the colony of Maryland was to -

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serve as a refuge for Catholics to avoid persecution

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The Mayflower Compact was significant in establishing the principle of -

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Self-government

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American colonists felt it necessary to establish their own representative institutions due to - The distance between the colonies and Great Britain.

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The distance between the colonies and Great Britain.

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The settlement of Jamestown was founded in the year -

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1607

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Which geographic feature is connected to the Proclamation Line of 1763? Options: Boston Harbor, Mississippi River, Great Lakes, Appalachian Mountains

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Appalachian Mountains

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Which statement BEST represents the king's viewpoint regarding the issuance of the Proclamation of 1763? Options: “I do not have enough money to grow crops on my land.”, “It’s overcrowded in far too many cities, and I need to move west.”, “War with American Indians will be inevitable, resulting in more debt.”, “The French will end up losing all claim to land in North America.”

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“War with American Indians will be inevitable, resulting in more debt.”

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Which of the following best describes the Intolerable Acts? Closed Boston Harbor until money was paid back from the Boston Tea Party incident, Taxed all newspapers, magazines, and legal documents, Taxed imported British goods such as glass, lead, paper, and tea, Tarred and feathered all tax collectors

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Closed Boston Harbor until money was paid back from the Boston Tea Party incident

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Which of the following is a grievance included in the Declaration of Independence?
Colonists were required to house soldiers in their homes.
Colonists were forced to follow the teachings of the Church of England.
Colonists were only allowed access to newspapers printed in England.
Colonists were prohibited from owning slaves.

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Colonists were required to house soldiers in their homes.

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What is the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?

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End of American Revolution