USH Module 1 Intro Bellwork

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Which colonial region was most known for its reliance on plantation agriculture and slave labor?

Back

Southern Colonies

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What was the primary purpose of the Stamp Act of 1765?

Back

Raise revenue for British troops stationed in the colonies

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What battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution?

Back

Battle of Saratoga

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What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances?

Back

Limit the powers of the government by ensuring no branch becomes too powerful.

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Analyze the economic relationship between the Thirteen Colonies and Great Britain. What was the primary purpose of the colonies from the British perspective?

Back

To provide raw materials and markets for British goods

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Front

Discuss the role of indentured servitude in the colonial economy. What was a key characteristic of this labor system?

Back

Temporary labor contracts

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Front

How did the French and Indian War affect the relationship between the British and the American colonies?

Back

It led to increased British control and colonial resentment.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking