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Chapter 4: The War for Independence

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Describe why the Boston Massacre occurred and what happened?

British troops stationed in Boston were taunted by an angry mob, making the troops shoot the crowd.

New York traders agreed to a boycott of British goods and prepare a Declaration of Rights and Grievances.

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An indirect tax or duties levied on imports as they came into the colonies from Britain.

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What was a major outcome of the Second Continental Congress?

There was violent revolt from people in Europe.

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Colonists were able to come up with a peaceful agreement.

Loyalties divided colonies which sparked endless debates.

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What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?

Americans realized that they were would not stand a chance because they were out numbered.

Americans proved to themselves that they could handle a powerful force, winning support from France.

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Many soldiers died from this battle.

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Who was Marquis de Lafayette?

A British soldier who was opposed to American independence.

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A Frenchmen who helped Washington by leading a command of troops in Virginia.

George Washington's second in command.

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Chapter 5: Shaping a New Nation

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What were the Articles of Confederation?

Established a new government where state governments shared equal power to national governments.

Every state was ruled by the monarchs.

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Established that the national government would have all authority to make decisions for every state.

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Why was the Three-Fifths Compromise necessary?

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It would give slaves total freedom.

If slaves were counted as a part of the population, the southern states would have more represetatves in the House.

If slaves were counted as a part of the population, they would not be mistreated.

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Why was the creation of the Constitution so controversial and took longer than expected?

Federalists were worried about another monarchy.

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Feralists argued that they needed to give slaves the right to vote before making this decision.

Antifederalists argued the Constitution would give too much power to the federal government.

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Why did people demand a Bill of Rights?

Antifederalists feared a strong central government and citizens needed their own freedoms and rights.

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Federalists aregued that the Constitution was already too weak.

The Bill of Rights would cause more revolts since they were already unhappy with the new governmnet.

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Chapter 6: Launching the New Nation

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QUESTION 1/4

The first secretary of the state and proposed the idea of a national bank.

Alexander Hamilton

Thomas Jefferson

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GeorgeWashington

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Writer of the Declaration of Independence and supporter of farmers

Alexander Hamilton

Thomas Jefferson

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Helped write the Federalists Papers.

Alexander Hamilton

Thomas Jefferson

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General during the war for independence and the first leader of the United States.

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Alexander Hamilton

Thomas Jefferson

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Chapter 7: Balancing Nationalism and Sectionalism

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What was the significance of the Industrial Revolution?

It created a massive change in the economy since it replaced hand tools with machines.

Mnay new ideas on how to improve the economy came about at this time.

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More people had jobs.

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What is nationalism?

The idea of being patriotic.

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The philosophy of having a nation work together.

An idea or movement that holds identification with one's own nation and support for its interests.

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What was the Panic of 1837?

Closing of banks and the collapse of the credit system.

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Soldiers ran out of guns.

Citizens ran out of food.

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What was the Indian Removal Act?

The forceful killing of Native tribes.

Created by Jacson to force Native tribes to give up their homeland along the Mississippi River.

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The removal of rights for Natives.

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