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| Which principle of the Virginia House of Burgesses contributed to the growth of representative government? |
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| Representatives were elected by the people |
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| Why was the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut important to the development of representative government? |
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| It was a set of principles making Connecticut more democratic |
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| What ideas important to representative governmnet came from the Mayflower Compact? |
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| Wat is an effect of the Great Awakening on colonial society? |
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| It encouraged individuals to exercise their own judgement |
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| The Toleration Act introduced which principle to the idea of representative government? |
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| protecting religious rights |
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| A common characteristic among colonial religious groups was that they--- |
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| What acted as a barrier for western settlement? |
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| Which work by Ben Franklin had a large influence on the development of American literature? |
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What three things influenced the U.S. Constitution?
fundamental Orders of Connecticut
Virginia House of Burgesses
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| The economic growth of Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Charleston was influenced by which common geographical feature? |
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| Which colonial regions had the best soil and climate for large scale agriculture? |
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| many colonists settled in the Mid-Atlantic and Southern colonies to farm __________in the good soil. |
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| Development of the plantation system and the slave trtade occurred during the Colonial Era for what reasons? |
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long growing season
decrease in the number of indentured servants
development of the cotton gin |
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| The most important effect of the free enterprise system on 18th centruy Colonial American was the introduction of innovations and ______________ |
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private property
voluntary exchange
porfit motive
supply and demand
What is the best title for the above list?
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| Components of the Free Enterprise System |
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| Why were so many people drawn to live in William Penn's colony? |
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| freedom to worship as you please |
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Place the following in the correct sequence:
1st Great Awakening
Rhode Island established
Toleration Act
Quaker colony established in Pennsylvania |
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Rhode Island established
Quaker colony established in Pennsylvania
Toleration Act
1st Great Awakening |
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| While most of the colonies of the eastern coast of America were mainly English, other groups developed territory through economic activities such as: |
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| French trappers and traders in forest areas and along the Mississippi River |
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| Jonathon Edwards message in 1741 led to |
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| increased number of people of the Protestant faith |
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What's the term for the theory that a nation must protect and increase its home economy by keeping strict control over trade and have a favorable balance of trade?
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| Use the term "market economy" correctly. |
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| The market economy of the early America Developed through vopluntary exchange among colonists. |
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| Which area received the largest percentage of African slaves? |
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| What is the difference in the % of slaves taken to Central and South America than those taken to North America? |
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| Why did the British issue the Proclamation of 1763? |
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| The Proclamation of 1763 was designed to protect colonists and prevent a bloody Indian uprising. |
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| List characteristics of the Articles of Confederation |
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no chief executive
no national courts
Congress has the power to declare war and make treaties
Laws ned approval of states |
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