US History Summer Unit 1 Review

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What was the primary goal of mercantilism for European powers?

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To gain as many natural resources and territories as possible

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According to John Locke, where does government power come from?

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It is given by the people through their consent.

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Which idea would John Locke likely disagree with? Options: People can protest unfair laws, Government must represent the people, Citizens have the right to vote for leaders, People should be punished for disagreeing with the government

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People should be punished for disagreeing with the government

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How does the U.S. Constitution affect Americans today?

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It guides the creation of new laws, organizes our government’s powers, and protects people's rights through the Bill of Rights.

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Why does the U.S. have three branches of government?

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To balance and limit power among branches

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Which is the best description of a cash crop?

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A crop that earns large profits

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What was one key economic difference between Northern and Southern states before the Civil War?

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The South focused on agriculture and used enslaved labor

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What did the Fugitive Slave Act do?

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Made it illegal to help enslaved people escape

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What was the main reason for the Civil War?

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To stop the expansion of slavery

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Why is judicial review important in the U.S. legal system?

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It allows courts to declare laws unconstitutional.