US History Review for Units 1 & 2

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Which of the following BEST explains why the slave population was concentrated in the Southern colonies? Options: Southern colonies had more seaports for importing slaves., Southern colonies had labor-intensive agricultural economies., Northern colonies attracted religious groups opposed to slavery., Northern colonies were sparsely populated which made it easier for slaves to escape.

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Southern colonies had labor-intensive agricultural economies.

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Why did Metacom, known as King Philip, wish the English colonists in New England would leave the territory?

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King Philip did not want English colonists laying claim to lands so close to those occupied by American Indians.

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Which of the following is TRUE of the New Amsterdam colony as a result of its focus on trade? The population consisted mainly of Dutch traders. The population was extremely diverse and tolerant. The colony specialized in one cash crop to take advantage of mercantilism. The Dutch established the colony inland and away from major rivers and ports.

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The population was extremely diverse and tolerant.

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Which major religious movement helped create an independent mindset in the American colonies?

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Great Awakening

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Colonists and British soldiers worked together to defeat the French and their American Indian allies in the French and Indian War. Which of the following BEST describes the outcome of this cooperation?

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The experience made the colonists feel temporarily empowered until the British government began insisting the colonies pay additional taxes to offset British debt.

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Which phrase was used by colonists to address the specific situation Washington was writing about? Options: "unite or die", "don't tread on me", "no taxation without representation", "these are the times that try men's souls"

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"no taxation without representation"

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Which statement BEST describes the main purpose of the third and final section of the Declaration of Independence?

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It formally restated the purpose of the document and officially declared independence from Great Britain.

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At the time of the American Revolution, France was an absolute monarchy. What is the BEST explanation for why France assisted the United States in rebelling against the British monarchy?

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The French knew Britain’s economy would be weakened if it lost its North American colonies and believed this would benefit France.

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Which BEST describes why the winter at Valley Forge might be considered a turning point?

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Baron von Steuben successfully trained the Continental Army how to fight more professionally.

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At which battle did Lord Cornwallis surrender bringing an end to the American Revolution?

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Yorktown