History STAAR Blitz Day 1

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Which Era in US history correctly replaces the question mark of this diagram? Options: Reconstruction, Sectionalism, Revolutionary Period, The Early Republic

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Revolutionary Period

Front

How did American colonies react to the enforcement of the intolerable Acts?

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By holding the first Continental Congress to discuss unified resistance

Front

How did the American colonists IMMEDIATELY respond to the 1774 laws described in these headlines?

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The First Continental Congress sent a list of grievances to King George III

Front

Which of the following prompted George Washington to write this letter?
The shortage of Continental soldiers to maintain the siege of Yorktown,
The high number of casualties suffered during the Battle of Bunker Hill,
Low morale after the British captured New York City,
Concern for the Continental troops during the Winter at Valley Forge

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Concern for the Continental troops during the Winter at Valley Forge

Front

Which right completes the Diagram? Options: Justice, Privlege, Property, Education

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Property

Front

Which description is an example of an unalienable right from the Declaration of Independence? Options: Equality-People's education should be equal in every state, Wealth- people's salaries should be dependent on their skills, Happiness- people can do lawful things they enjoy, Patriotism- people can choose to join any of the armed forces

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Happiness- people can do lawful things they enjoy

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Why was Thomas Jefferson's writing of the Declaration of Independence considered to be one of his greatest contributions to American history?

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He helped define rights that would defeat tyranny

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Why is John Paul Jones remembered as "The Father of the Navy"?

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He won Naval battles against the British during the Revolutionary War