Colonization and American Revolution STAAR Review

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Which reason best completes this list? to spread democratic ideals, to improve efficiency in manufacturing, to locate potential military allies, to claim new territory

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to claim new territory

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Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America? Options: to reduce overpopulation in Europe, To create communities founded on religious tolerance, to profit from trading furs and other goods, to create joint ventures with other Europeans powers

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to profit from trading furs and other goods

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Which of the following is the most important reason why Pilgrims came to America? gold, trade, land, religious freedom

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religious freedom

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When did Mayflower come to America?

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1620

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How was the agreement which bonded Pilgrims called?

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Mayflower Compact

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What was one way slow communication with the British government affected the American colonies?

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Self-government developed in the colonies

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8.3A

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What were the three major motives for European exploration?

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Increase wealth, expand empires, spread christianity.

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What religious group founded the New England colonies?

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Puritans

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What was the name of the war that started the American Revolution?

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The French and Indian War

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Why did the British put a tax on paper materials in the colonies?

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The British were in debt because of the war