8th Grade Early American H. 1st Sem. Final

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Key countries involved in the Age of Exploration?

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Spain and Portugal

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Explain the connection between the Line of Demarcation and the Treaty of Tordesillas.

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The Line of Demarcation was a boundary established by the Treaty of Tordesillas to divide new lands between Spain and Portugal.

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What was the significance of Christopher Columbus's voyages?

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He opened the Americas to European exploration and colonization.

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Why was Jamestown significant in the history of the 13 Colonies?

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It was the first permanent English settlement in North America.

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What were the Pilgrims seeking when they established Plymouth Colony, and why is the Mayflower Compact important?

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Religious freedom; it was the first governing document of Plymouth Colony.

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Compare and contrast the New England and Southern Colonies in terms of economy and society.

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New England had a diverse economy including shipping and trade, while the Southern Colonies relied heavily on plantation agriculture.

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Describe the conditions of the transatlantic slave trade and its impact on the triangular trade system.

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The transatlantic slave trade involved brutal conditions and was a key component of the triangular trade, which had significant economic and social consequences.

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Identify another Enlightenment thinker and explain their influence on American citizens.

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Jean-Jacques Rousseau, who promoted the idea of the social contract and influenced democratic principles.

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Impact of the Stamp Act on American colonists

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It was a tax on printed materials that angered colonists and led to widespread protests.

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Differentiate between the Patriots, Loyalists, and neutral colonists during the American Revolution.

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Patriots wanted independence, Loyalists supported the British Crown, and neutral colonists did not take sides.