US History Introduction

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A group of people in one place who are ruled by a parent country elsewhere.

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colony

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What was the INITIAL reason that European explorers sailed to the Americas?

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to find new sea routes to Asia

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Where is Jamestown located [today]?

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Virginia

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Plymouth colony was located in this modern state.

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Massachusetts

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The main reason the Pilgrims came to the New World

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Religious freedom

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Why did the British Colonies have an advantage?

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They were located on the coast

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The war that started the colonies on the path to revolution...

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The French and Indian War

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In what ways did the colonists react to the Acts passed by Britain?

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Colonists boycotted, protested, and acted out againsts the taxes.

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What event was in response to the Tea Act?

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The Boston Tea Party

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Tax on paper products such as playing cards, wills, deeds, and other government documents.

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Stamp Act