MCAP Review Part 1

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The goal of mercantilism was to create a “favorable” balance of trade by

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exporting more than was imported

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Mercantilism can BEST be described as

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economic trade policy in which a country exports more than it imports in order to create a favorable balance of trade

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Which of the following is a negative impact that the Columbian Exchange had on the native peoples of the Americas? The spread of disease killed millions of people.

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The spread of disease killed millions of people.

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Who fought in the French and Indian War?

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British vs. French

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Why was there a war between the British and the French in 1756? Options: Money, land west of the Appalachian Mountains, Trade, Fighting for friendship with the Natives

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land west of the Appalachian Mountains

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This created a temporary border at the Appalachian Mountains, restricting the movement of the colonists

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Proclamation of 1763

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How did colonists feel about King George III's proclamation that they could not claim or buy land west of the Appalachian Mountains, which was to be used by Native Americans only?

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They felt the King had the Power to issue the proclamation but NOT the Authority, and they felt betrayed by the King.

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What was stated in the Proclamation of 1763?

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Colonists were BANNED from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.

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According to the British what was the REASON for the Proclamation of 1763?

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It was attempt to end conflicts/war between Native Americans and colonists west of the Appalachian Mountains.

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In general, how did the colonists view the Proclamation of 1763?

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They felt it was an infringement on their freedom of movement and were ANGRY about it.