US 10 Part 1

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How did the concept of the "Three G's" (Gold, God, and Glory) motivate European explorers during the Age of Exploration?

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They were driven by the desire for wealth, religious conversion, and national prestige.

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What was the primary economic policy of Mercantilism that influenced the colonial powers?

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Accumulating wealth through a favorable balance of trade.

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What was the significance of the House of Burgesses in colonial America?

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It was the first representative assembly in the American colonies.

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How did the Enlightenment influence the American colonies?

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It encouraged the development of scientific and intellectual thought.

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What was the main purpose of the Proclamation Line of 1763?

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To prevent conflicts between colonists and Native Americans.

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What was the impact of the Stamp Act on the American colonies?

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It caused widespread protest and contributed to the American Revolution.

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What was the significance of the Boston Tea Party in American history?

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It was a protest against British taxation policies.

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How did Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" influence the American colonies?

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It inspired colonists to support the fight for independence.

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What role did George Washington play in the American Revolutionary War?

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He was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army.

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What was the outcome of the Battle of Yorktown in 1781?

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It marked the end of the American Revolutionary War.