APUSH Midterm

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What primarily enabled the Spanish conquest in Mexico and New Spain?

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The introduction of European diseases devastated indigenous populations, making conquest easier.

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Why did British colonists primarily object to the Stamp Act?

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Colonists objected because it imposed taxation without their consent, violating their rights.

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What was the primary focus of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" pamphlet?

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The pamphlet advocated for independence from British rule, arguing against monarchy.

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Where did most patriots believe sovereignty resided during the American Revolution?

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Most patriots believed sovereignty resided with the people, who had natural rights in a republican government.

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What was not explicitly addressed in the Declaration of Independence?

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The abolition of the slave trade was not explicitly addressed in the Declaration.

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What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris 1783?

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It officially ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized American independence.

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What role did the Enlightenment play in the American Revolution?

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The Enlightenment introduced ideas of liberty, democracy, and individual rights, influencing revolutionary thought.

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What was the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

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The Articles served as the first constitution, establishing a framework for the national government.

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What was the Great Compromise?

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The Great Compromise created a bicameral legislature, balancing representation between large and small states.

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What were the Federalist Papers?

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A series of essays promoting the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, authored by Hamilton, Madison, and Jay.