Colonization and the New World

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What was one of the main motivations for monarchs to expand to the "New World"?

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Wealth, greed, power, bragging rights

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What is colonization as described in the text?

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Settling in a new land and imposing ideas

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What was one requirement for men to vote in Great Britain during the colonial period?

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Owning a specific amount of property

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What was one reason colonists sought religious freedom in the colonies?

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To escape religious uniformity in Europe

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What was the impact of the French and Indian War on colonial self-government?

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It led to stricter enforcement of British rules.

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What is a shared feature of all three regions: Britain, Colonies, and USA?

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Constitution/Charter outlining government

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Section 1 states that certain things cannot happen unless by virtue of law. What does this imply?

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Laws must be established by a general court.

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Why is it important for the colonists that a law be "established by a general court and sufficiently published"?

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It keeps the government from taking advantage of people.