STAAR Benchmark Review

Front

Which of the following was a political reason for European Colonization?
claim new territories (expand empire),
Spread Christianity,
Religious freedom,
trade

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claim new territories (expand empire)

Front

What was the reason for the Trans-Atlantic Slave trade?

Back

Provide slaves for cash-crop agriculture in the colonies.

Front

The establishment of the documents was the result of the colonies _______________________ from Britain.

Back

distance

Front

The above colonies were an example of ...

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growth of religious freedon

Front

What are the three unalienable rights that all people have?

Back

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

Front

The List of Grievances in the Declaration of Independence were addressed in the ___________________.

Back

U.S. Constitution

Front

No quartering of soldiers. Which amendment is this?

Back

3rd

Front

The French became an ally of the Americans after this battle: Saratoga, Yorktown, Treaty of French, Lexington and Concord

Back

Saratoga

Front

Under the Articles of Confederation Congress could only pass a law if ____________ out 13 states agreed.

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9

Front

The Articles of Confederation created a method for territories to become states and a process to govern themselves in which document?

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Northwest Ordinance