Building Our Country

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According to most experts, in what way did people first come to the Americas? Options: by horses, by ships, walking from a land bridge from the south, walking from a land bridge from the north

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walking from a land bridge from the north

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What did not help Europeans explore the world? Options: the ocean, new ship designs, support from kings and queens, better engines

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better engines

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Which two European countries first claimed a huge portion of North America?

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France and Spain

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Which statement about the colonies is incorrect? Options: Most colonist lived and worked on farms., Enslaved Africans worked only in the South., Colonists in cities practiced skill trades., British, French & Natives fought the French & Indian War.

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Enslaved Africans worked only in the South.

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The Declaration of Independence established three ideals? Which was NOT included? power, liberty, equality, self-government

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power

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The Constitution assigns powers to

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both federal and state governments.

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People elect representatives to make laws/decisions for them, is what form of government?

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Republic

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People headed west across North America to

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mine for gold, farm and ranch, own land and get away from crowded cities.

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African Americans and women both needed freedom to: own land, vote, access constitutional rights.

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all of the answers are correct.

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Who could not contribute to the Civil War? immigrants, women, African Americans and Native Americans, all of these groups contributed

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all of these groups contributed