Review for Final

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Which statement BEST describes the purpose of Thomas Paine's Common Sense?

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In plain language, this pamphlet attempted to persuade common people by openly promoting independence from Great Britain.

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What was a result of the French and Indian War that eventually led to the American Revolution?

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Britain began to exert greater control over the colonies, resulting in the loss of elements of self-government.

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Which is an example of how the powers of the presidency expanded during the Jefferson administration? Options: Jefferson refused to acknowledge the Supreme Court’s decision in the case of Marbury v. Madison. Jefferson made the Louisiana Purchase without a law specifically granting the president that power. Jefferson used his own funds to send Lewis and Clark on an expedition to explore western North America. Jefferson publicly gave his opinion on how the Supreme Court should rule in the case of Marbury v. Madison.

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Jefferson made the Louisiana Purchase without a law specifically granting the president that power.

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Which of the following BEST describes how colonial America developed toward self-governance during the period of Salutary Neglect? Options: Colonists began buying manufactured goods from Britain and selling them to other countries at higher prices. The British Empire began to enforce Navigation Acts in addition to new taxes on the colonies to circumvent their economic losses. Colonists refused to conduct business with Britain once the colonists discovered the British were using them to make England rich. Though the British Empire controlled trade routes, colonists found ways to circumvent England’s watchful eye by smuggling manufactured goods.

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Though the British Empire controlled trade routes, colonists found ways to circumvent England’s watchful eye by smuggling manufactured goods.

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Which amendment to the Constitution banned slavery in the United States?

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Thirteenth Amendment

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How did the American victory in the Mexican-American War affect American political and regional divisions?

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The victory opened vast new lands to American settlement, leading to intensified political and regional debates and divisions surrounding the issue of slavery.

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Why was Congress’ lack of taxation power considered a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

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The confederation government could not generate money to recover from the Revolutionary War, leaving it weak and susceptible.

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Which provision of the Treaty of Paris of 1783 BEST illustrates why the treaty was considered exceptionally favorable for the Americans? Options: States were encouraged, but not forced, to return confiscated property and possessions to Loyalists. The United States was guaranteed fishing rights off the coast of Newfoundland. The United States gained territory formerly belonging to Spanish Florida. The new boundary of the United States extended to the Mississippi River.

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The new boundary of the United States extended to the Mississippi River.

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Which answer BEST explains how geography influenced the outcome of the Battle of Trenton? Options: The Hessians thought the thick forests would protect them from an American attack. The Hessians thought their proximity to the Delaware was a barrier against an American attack. The Hessians thought the massive amounts of snow would keep them safe from an American attack. The Hessians thought their encampment upon a ridge would keep them safe from an American attack.

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The Hessians thought their proximity to the Delaware was a barrier against an American attack.

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During the colonial period, where would a Protestant who wanted to separate from the Anglican Church and start a new church have MOST LIKELY lived in North America? Options: the Spanish Colonies, the Mid-Atlantic Colonies, the Southern Colonies, the New England Colonies

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the New England Colonies