World Geo Flashcard

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The event described in the excerpt was significant in the history of colonial America because it...

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established self-government in the colonies

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In the Declaration of Independence, unalienable rights are listed as —

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life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness

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Complete the sentences by selecting the correct answers from the drop-down menus: Establish Catholic missions ; focused primarily on trading, enslaved native population; organize utopians societies, Promote political freedom : create an early system of school

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Establish Catholic missions ; focused primarily on trading

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How was the developing economy of the early New England colonies affected by the physical geography of the region?

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Rocky soil and cold winters resulted in small farms while protective harbors promoted fishing and ship building.

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Which of the following battles is considered a turning point for the Americans in the Revolutionary War? Battle of Saratoga, Battle of Yorktown, Battle of Trenton

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Battle of Saratoga

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What was the INITIAL reason many European explorers sailed to the Americas?

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To find new trade routes to Asia

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Which constitutional principle is exemplified by the quote?

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Popular sovereignty

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These articles found in the U.S. Constitution illustrate the constitutional principle of —

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Separation of powers

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Which two countries fought the French and Indian war?

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Great Britain and France