Colonial Empires and The American Revolution

Colonial Empires and The American Revolution

Colonialism

• the policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.

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What is colonialism ?

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What 2 European Countries came to dominate most of Latin America?

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What were some of the ways European countries profitted from their colonies in Latin America?

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What did the Europeans force on the Native Americans ?

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What does Britain gain due to the 7 years War ?

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The British Colonies became very profittable and eventually these colonies realize what ?

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Why did the British want to collect taxes from the American Colonies ?

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What was the Stamp Act ?

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What was set up to urge revolt against the British ?

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When and where were the first shots of the American Revolution?

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On July 4th 1776 the Dec. of Independence was signed based on the ideas of who ?

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What country does the US get support from ?

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The US forced the surrender of the British at _____________________ in 1781

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Explain what a social contract is ?

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What made the idea of enlightenment concepts a reality ?

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What are some enlightenment concepts that are evident in the constitution ?

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What was seen as the embodiment of enlightenment ideals and who would take notice?

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Explain what this leson was about ?

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Tell me one thing you learned or found interesting in this lesson