Flashcards U.S. History STAAR Review Part 1

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Which of these describes the primary reason for French colonization?

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The colonies in this list were primarily founded to give colonists a greater degree of:

• freedom from debts
• religious freedom
• economic freedom
• freedom of speech

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religious freedom

Front

Which colonial event occurred in 1607?

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Jamestown was established.

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In the early days of the colonies, a belief in these rights helped lead to:

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the growth of representative government

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Which statement best describes the influence of the document?

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It helped establish a tradition of self government

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Which geographic feature allowed the Mid-Atlantic colonies to have a longer growing season than the New England Colonies?

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mild climate

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The geographic factors in this table led primarily to the

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development of different economies in two regions

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Which group helped establish the colony of Maryland?

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English Catholics seeking religious freedom

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The excerpt refers to the rights that people...

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have as a result of being human

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Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered the turning point of the Revolutionary War?

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The American victory convinced France to ally with the United States