VA and US History SOL Review

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What impact did European settlement have on the Americas during the Age of Exploration?

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Devastating effects on indigenous populations

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What was the primary economic characteristic of the colonies during the Age of Exploration?

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Mercantilism

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How did social and political factors impact the culture of the colonies?

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Promoted tolerance and acceptance

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What was the impact of the development of indentured servitude and slavery in the colonies?

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Increased labor force for economic growth

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What were the results of the French and Indian War?

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Strengthening of British control over the colonies

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How did political ideas of the Enlightenment help shape American politics?

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By advocating for democratic principles and individual rights

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What caused political differences among the colonists concerning separation from Great Britain? Options: Shared loyalty to the British crown, Disagreements over taxation without representation, Lack of interest in self-governance, Economic prosperity under British rule

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Disagreements over taxation without representation

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What were the competing factors that led to colonial victory in the Revolutionary War? Options: Superior British military tactics, Strong support from Native American allies, French military and financial assistance, Lack of unity among the colonies

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French military and financial assistance

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How did key principles in the Declaration of Independence grow in importance?

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By becoming unifying ideas of American political philosophy

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Which document significantly influenced the framing of the Bill of Rights? Options: Virginia Declaration of Rights, Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Magna Carta

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Virginia Declaration of Rights