Units 1- 4 US History

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British colonists objected to the Proclamation of 1763 because they -

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resented the limits it imposed on westward expansion

Front

Significance of the Mayflower Compact?

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It established a form of self-government based on a social contract.

Front

What caused the Boston Tea Party?

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Britain put a tax on tea

Front

What happened at the Second Continental Congress?

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The Congress decided to separate from Britain.

Front

Which idea is stated in the Declaration of Independence?

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Governments get their power from the people.

Front

Who wrote "Common Sense"? (January 1776)

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Thomas Paine

Front

"Common Sense" was written to persuade the colonists to believe independence was the right direction for them.

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True

Front

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

Front

How many original colonies were there?

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13

Front

Which geographic feature is common to all three colonial regions? Options: Boston Harbor, Appalachian Mountains, rich farmlands, Piedmont

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Appalachian Mountains