STAAR Review B1 - B2: 24-25

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Why was the colony of Jamestown, Virginia established in 1607?

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For profit, to find gold

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This country made a profit ($) by establishing fur trading posts with Native Americans in North America.

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France

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Why was the colony of Plymouth, Massachusetts established in 1620?

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For religious freedom

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The Mayflower Compact and the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut are most closely associated with

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steps toward colonial self-government

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This was an economic system in which England controlled all aspects of trade involving the 13 colonies as England was attempting to increase its wealth.

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mercantilism

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Which was NOT a reason for European Exploration? Options: to spread Christianity, expand their empire by claiming new land, to get wealthy

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to build strong alliances with the Native Americans

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What was the economy of the colonies in the picture?

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shipbuilding, lumbering, fishing and whaling

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Why were the colonists taxed after the French and Indian War?

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Britain was in debt and wanted the colonists to help pay for the war

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Why did the colonists oppose taxes imposed by the Britain and King George III?

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because they were being taxed without their consent

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Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered a major turning point in the American Revolutionary War? Options: colonists received military aid from Russia, colonists formed an alliance with France and received military supplies, colonists captured King George III

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colonists formed an alliance with France and received military supplies