US History Fall Semester Review

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An armed conflict in 1675–1678 between an alliance Native American tribes (lead by Metacom) and colonists in New England; resulted in the destruction of dozens of colonial towns and the death of thousands of Native Americans.

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King Philips War

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This region had a cold climate that made farming difficult

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New England Colonies

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Using the idea of mercantilism, England controlled trade with the colonies, forcing them to trade primarily with the mother country. Having this source of raw materials and a place to export manufactured products helped England become a rich country. True or False?

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True

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Series of laws passed by the British Parliament that imported restrictions on colonial trade, forcing the colonies to trade exclusively with England.

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Navigation Acts

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A part of the triangular trade between American Colonies, Europe, and Africa; the sea journey undertaken by slave ships from West Africa to the West Indies

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Middle Passage

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a trading network in which goods and slaves moved among England, the American colonies, and Africa.

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Triangular Trade

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Which of these is NOT a weakness did the Articles of Confederation: Weak central government, Congress could not collect taxes or regulate trade, Difficult for Congress to pass laws, Congress could create an army in all the states?

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Congress could create an army in all the states.

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The United States laid out a path for territories to join as states, Slavery was outlawed, and freedom of religion was guaranteed to people in the territories

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Northwest Ordinance

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Shays Rebellion helped show America that the Articles of Confederation did not work.

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True

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After the French and Indian War, England went into major debt. What did they do to pay that debt?

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Passed new taxes in the colonies