Brancheau U.S. History Midterm Review

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Who was the leader of the first arrivals in Jamestown?

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John Smith

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What was the Triangular Trade also called?

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Columbian Exchange

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Which document declared the American colonies' independence from Britain?

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Declaration of Independence

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Which war is also known as the 7 Years War?

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French and Indian War

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Who wrote "Common Sense"?

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Thomas Paine

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What was the significance of Valley Forge, Pennsylvania during the Revolutionary War?

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It was a winter camp for the Continental Army.

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Which battle is considered the turning point of the Revolutionary War?

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Battle of Saratoga

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Who was General Lord Cornwallis?

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A British general who surrendered at Yorktown.

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What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

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To serve as the first constitution of the United States

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What was the Great Compromise?

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A compromise on the structure of Congress (2 parts House and Senate)