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Whose name has come to mean "traitor"
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Opening phrase of the Constitution, "We, the people." means that the Constitution gets its authority from the
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Which of the following was NOT a significant factor in the American victory?
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In 1619, a Dutch ship arrived in Virginia carrying
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The English colonies of New York and New Jersey were originally
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The British commander who surrendered at Yorktown was____________
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Washington and his troops spent a harsh winter at__________
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What happened to the Loyalist' property after the Revolutionary War?
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Which best describes the climate of the southern colonies?
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This young Frenchman became a high ranking officer in Washington's Army
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The Declaration's list of grievances included
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During the American Revolution, most Native American groups
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The Tidewater is
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One obstacle to approving the Articles of Confederation was that
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Who was king Philip?
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The Pilgrims who came to North America in 1620 were also known as
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The definition of a hired soldier is _______________
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The puritans founded their colony to assure freedom of worship for
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How did the Bill of Rights become part of the Constitution?
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Which of the following is NOT a reason why the Americans won the Revolution?
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Why did the English establish a colony on Roanoke Island?
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Captain________led and trained cavalry for the Patriots
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The First Amendment would protect people who want to
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Led guerrilla forces against the British in the South
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Which of the following best describes new England's climate?
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Which four states made IP the middle colonies
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What does the holiday of thanksgiving commemorate?
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Under the Bill of Rights, which of the following is NOT protected?
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Who composed the Declaration of Independence?
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how did Pennsylvania's founders differ from those of Massachusetts?
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Who was NOT protected by Maryland's 1649 Act of Toleration?
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Lead the militia force that defended the western frontier
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Francis Marion led Patriots who
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Which colony was originally part of Pennsylvania?
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The governor of Louisiana who helped the Patriots
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Why did the puritans leave England?
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How did Shays' Rebellion encourage people to push for a plan to revise the Articles of Confederation?
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What is another name for the border established between Maryland and Pennsylvania in the 1760's?
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The Second Continental Congress met at __________
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Who was the patriot that was hanged for treason and said "I regret that I have but one life to give for my country"?
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What did Anne Hutchinson and Thomas hooker have in common?
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What is one reason many people called for changes i=to the Articles of Confederation?
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What was the main purpose of the Declaration?
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What was England's first PERMANENT settlement in North America?
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The western section of Pennsylvania was considered part of
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Which country was the first to sign a treaty of alliance with the United States?
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Why did Bacon's Rebellion collapse?
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The American Revolution soon inspired revolutionary movements in
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The winter following Johns smiths departure from Jamestown is called
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Why did some people oppose ratification of the Constitution?