American Revolution and Early U.S. History Flashcard

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Countries involved in the exploration and colonization of North America?

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English, Spanish, and French

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Reasons for the development of the plantation system in the United States?

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The transatlantic slave trade and the spread of slavery

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Which document listed colonial grievances against the British government?

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Declaration of Independence

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Why was the Mayflower Compact important in American history?

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It helped establish self-government in the colonies

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How did physical characteristics of the environment influence population distribution in the United States?

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They affected where people settled and economic activities

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Which of the following is a cause of the American Revolution?
Options: Lack of representation in Parliament, The invention of the telephone, The discovery of oil in Texas, The building of the Panama Canal

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Lack of representation in Parliament

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What does Thomas Paine mean when he says government is “a necessary evil” in the excerpt from Common Sense (1776)?

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Communities help people, but government is needed despite its dangers

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Why does Paine argue colonies should break from Britain?

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Because the British government is oppressive to colonists

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Reason for European exploration according to the list provided:

• To spread democratic ideals
• To improve efficiency in manufacturing
• To locate potential military allies
• To claim new territory

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To claim new territory

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Why was "to spread democratic ideals" NOT considered a motive for European exploration?

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Because monarchies, not democracies, led exploration efforts