US History EOCA Semester 1 Study Guide

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What were the main causes of Native American population decline during early colonization?

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European diseases, warfare, and displacement

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Which colonial region likely had the highest population of enslaved persons and why?

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The Southern Colonies, due to their reliance on plantation agriculture.

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What was the primary message of Benjamin Franklin's 'Join, or Die' cartoon, and when was it most relevant?

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The need for colonial unity; the Revolutionary War

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How did Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense' influence public opinion toward revolution?

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Encouraging colonists to support independence from Britain

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France's significant contributions to the American Revolution beyond just financial aid included:

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Providing military support and sending troops to fight alongside the Americans

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The Battle of Saratoga had which of the following short-term and long-term impacts?

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It boosted American morale and led to French support for the revolution.

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The short-term and long-term effects of the historical events discussed are:

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Immediate changes in society and lasting impacts on future generations.

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What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence? What does 'consent of the governed' mean?

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Declare the colonies' independence and establish that government derives its power from the people's approval.

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The federal government lacked which power under the Articles of Confederation, creating major problems?

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The power to levy taxes

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How did the Three-Fifths Compromise affect representation and future tensions?

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Counting enslaved people as three-fifths of a person for representation, increasing Southern states' power and fueling future conflicts over slavery.