Unit 1 - SSUSH1-2

The Great Awakening was a significant national event because it

• revived emotional Christianity throughout the nation for both whites and blacks.

• led to the establishment of new political parties in America.

• increased the influence of the British monarchy in the colonies.

• resulted in the decline of religious practices among the population.

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SSUSH2d

The Virginia House of Burgesses was significant because it

• acted as the first legislative body in the Americas.

• was the first colony to declare independence from Britain.

• established the first public school system in America.

• was the first to grant women the right to vote.

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SSUSH1b

What was the importance of the Mayflower Compact, in which the men of the Mayflower agreed to form a "civil body politic"?

• It established a self-governing colony and was the first form of a constitution in the New World.

• It was a treaty with Native Americans to ensure peace and cooperation.

• It outlined the rules for trade and commerce with Europe.

• It served as a declaration of independence from British rule.

How did the colony of New York form?

• The British created it after taking the Dutch settlement New Amsterdam.

• It was established by the Spanish as a trading post.

• The French founded it as a military outpost.

• It was formed by a group of English settlers seeking religious freedom.

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SSUSH1d

The Middle Passage forever transformed American society by

• bringing millions of Africans to America for slavery.

• introducing European culture and traditions to Native Americans.

• establishing trade routes for spices and textiles.

• promoting the idea of democracy and freedom in the colonies.

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SSUSH2b

Mercantilism is MOST related to which other topic?

• Civil War

• cotton gin

• trans-Atlantic trade

• type of government

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SSUSH1a

What was an important consequence of the British policy of "Salutary Neglect"?

• British colonies became accustomed to self-government.

• The British government increased its control over the colonies.

• Colonial trade was strictly regulated by Britain.

• Colonies were encouraged to seek independence from Britain.

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SSUSH2c

What was the primary reason that slavery became more widespread in the South than in the North?

• Geographic factors contributed to the growth of the southern plantation system.

• The North had a higher population of free laborers.

• The South had more industrial jobs available.

• The North was more supportive of abolitionist movements.

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SSUSH2b

William Penn founded the colony of Pennsylvania

• to ensure religious freedom for Quakers.

• to establish a trade route to Europe.

• to create a military stronghold against Native Americans.

• to promote agricultural development in the region.

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SSUSH1d

Colonial New England was characterized by small family farms, generally poor rocky soil, and a short growing season.

• large plantations with fertile soil and a long growing season

• small family farms, generally poor rocky soil, and a short growing season

• industrial cities with rich farmland and a mild climate

• nomadic tribes with diverse agricultural practices

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SSUSH1c