U.S. History Midterm

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How did the arrival of Europeans affect Native American population?

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It declined due to disease and warfare.

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How did geography affect the economic development of the New England colonies/states?

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It led to the development of trade and industry because of their natural harbors.

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How did geography affect the economic development of the Southern colonies/state?

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It led to the development of farming, slavery, and plantations because of the warm climate and fertile soil.

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In what event did British soldiers kill five American colonists?

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Boston Massacre

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Why did Paul Revere publish this picture?

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To incite public outrage against British soldiers after the Boston Massacre.

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This line comes from what document: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal..."

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Declaration of Independence

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Where did the Declaration of Independence claim government power came from?

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The consent of the governed

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Explain how the federal/central government was weak under the Articles of Confederation.

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The states had more power than the federal government, the federal gov't could not tax, and there was no President.

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Why did James Madison and Alexander Hamilton write the Federalist Papers?

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To promote the ratification of the United States Constitution.

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What is seperation of powers?

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A principle of governance that divides government into three distinct branches.