U. S. History Written Response Review

Explain the motives for a desire for land and religious freedom during the Exploration & Colonization era.

Why was there competition between European powers? What economic factors came into play?

How did economic factors contribute to the growth of slavery in America?

Explain how the ideals expressed in the Declaration of Independence conflicted with reality of slavery in America. *Hint: compare phrases like "all men are created equal" with the reality of slavery.

List in detail the causes and effects of the Growth of slavery in America.

Explain how British economic policies affected different groups in the colonies (e.g., merchants, farmers, artisans). Use specific examples to support your answer.

Compare and contrast the economic and political issues that led to the American Revolution. How did these factors interact to fuel colonial discontent? Provide specific examples from the text to support your analysis.

Evaluate the effectiveness of the colonists' protest methods (e.g., boycotts, the Boston Tea Party). How might these actions have been perceived differently by various groups involved in the conflict?

Why was the Constitution created? How does the Constitution affect our daily lives?

List key features and details of the Constitution.