Social Studies UIL Tryouts

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What effect occurred because both European nations wanted to control lands in North America?

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French and Indian War

Front

Which laws were enacted by the British to punish the colonists for the pictured event?

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Intolerable Acts

Front

Where was the last major battle of the American Revolution?

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Yorktown

Front

"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." Which Patriot that was hung as a spy by the British in 1776 is famous for this quote?

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Nathan Hale

Front

Who is the political leader in the description below?
* Elected to Virginia House of Burgesses at the age of 26
* Wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1776
* Elected as the third President of the United States in 1800

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Thomas Jefferson

Front

Who was a Patriot and writer, whose pamphlet Common Sense convinced many Americans it was time to declare independence from Britain?

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Thomas Paine

Front

The Mayflower Compact is a __________.

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Plan of government written by the Pilgrims

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Executive Branch - ____________________

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Carries out the laws

Front

Who is the leader of the judicial branch?

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President

Front

What new industry created a growing demand for products made from oil?

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Automobile