U.S. History Review #2

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What is important about the year 1607?

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The first English settlement at Jamestown was founded.

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For what reason was Jamestown, Virginia established?

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To expand British trade and find gold

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What was important about the Virginia House of Burgesses?

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It was the first elected representative assembly in the American colonies.

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What is important about the year 1620?

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The signing of the Mayflower Compact occurred.

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How was the Proclamation of 1763 a source of conflict between settlers and the British government?

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It restricted settlers from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains.

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The Mayflower Compact was important because it was the first _______ in the colonies.

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agreement to self-govern

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What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

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To declare the colonies’ independence from Britain

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What does the phrase "unalienable rights" mean?

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Rights that cannot be taken away

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List the unalienable rights: A. Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness B. Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion, and Freedom of Assembly C. Property, Wealth, and Land Ownership D. Justice, Equality, and Freedom

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Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

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What are the Articles of Confederation?

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The first national constitution of the United States