Unit 1 Study Game

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Which of the following is the BEST definition of the term mercantilism? A competition to gain land in Saudia Arabia, A competition to gain land to make profits in the Americas, A competition to gain land to make profits in Asia, A competition to gain land in Europe

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A competition to gain land to make profits in the Americas

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Which of the following is TRUE? Land acknowledgements pay respect to America's first President, Land acknowledgments are recited to honor the Natives who were in the Americas before, Land acknowledgements are recited to tax the 13 colonists, Land acknowledgements are recited to declare war

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Land acknowledgments are recited to honor the Natives who were in the Americas before

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What was the Enlightenment?

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A way of thinking that focused on improving society for all, but only applied to colonists.

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Why is the Constitution still relevant in 2025?

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It reminds us of our rights, it divides tasks amongst the 3 branches of government, it ensures that one person does not abuse power in the United States.

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Why does our government have 3 branches; legislative, executive, and judicial?

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To ensure that power is balanced and not abused by one branch.

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Which of the following is TRUE?
Andrew Jackson refused to invade Native lands
President Andrew Jackson organized a protest to protect Native lands in 1807
President Andrew Jackson violated the Supreme Court's decision to honor and not invade Native lands
President Andrew Jackson violated the Constitution by going to war with Germany over land.

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President Andrew Jackson violated the Supreme Court's decision to honor and not invade Native lands

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Why did Northern states oppose the Fugitive Slave Act?

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It imprisoned anyone who aided and withheld information about enslaved people who escaped.

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What was Manifest Destiny?

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The belief that America had a duty to expand west

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Did America accomplish its Manifest Destiny?

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Yes, America drastically increased in size and gained former Mexican lands in the west

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As America expanded, what issue occurred? Options: The issue if newly incorporated states would allow enslavement or not, The issue if newly incorporated states would be part of Mexico or not, The issue if newly incorporated states would be granted the right to vote, The issue if newly incorporated states would have to serve in the military or not

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The issue if newly incorporated states would allow enslavement or not