US History Final

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How did the Enlightenment inspire the American Revolution?

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It caused colonists to question authority and want power transferred to the people.

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11.3

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The purpose of the _______ was to declare independence and explain why the colonists wanted to separate from Great Britain.

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Declaration of Independence.

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11.3

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What is the Bill of Rights and what does it do?

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The first 10 amendments to the Constitution that secure rights and freedoms of the people.

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11.3.5

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True or False: The Constitution may have not been ratified without the Bill of Rights.

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True

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11.3.5

11.3

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The principle of _______ states that power is divided between the national and state governments to share power.

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Federalism.

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11.3.5

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In 1860 approximately what percentage of the nation’s factories were located in Northern states?

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90

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11.1.4

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What was an immediate effect of the Civil War?

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The South was socially and economically devastated.

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11.1.4

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The 13th amendment to the Constitution

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banned slavery in the U.S.

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11.1.4

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The _______ guaranteed African American men the right to vote.

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15th amendment.

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11.1.4

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The era of rebuilding after the Civil War is referred to as?

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Reconstruction.

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11.1.4