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American Enlightenment

America Past And Present Ch. 5 Proper Nouns

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Chapter 5 Proper Nouns and questions (include dates) A. The American colonist, overall, had a good standard of living. Why then did the wealthy gentry lead the original push for rebellion? (pg 127) They wanted to regain their rights, that Parliament was taking away. In 1774 British troops came over, which enrages many colonists. After 1765, lower class people began to join in with the rebellions. B. In your opinion, how did the young and diverse population of the American Colonies help contribute to the American revolution? Nearly 60% of the population in the 1700s was under the age of 21, and with so many young people beginning to understand politics and their society, this large percent has a big influence on the overall thinking of the time. King George III

Chapter4 -- Unfinished Nation (Brinkley) Reading Focus Questions

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Chapter 4?The Empire in Transition I.Loosening Ties?What kind of control did Great Britain have over its American colonies after the Glorious Revolution? A. A Tradition of Neglect 1. Growing Power of Parliament?Why did Parliament under Walpole not strictly enforce the Navigation Acts? 2. Decentralized Colonial Administration?Why were the administration of the Navigation Acts in America largely unsuccessful? 3. Powerful Colonial Legislatures?What powers did colonial legislatures claim? How did they maintain their powers over the king?s representatives in the colonies? B. The Colonies Divided?During the early 1700s, to whom did the colonists feel most loyal: England or each other? 1. Albany Plan?Who proposed this plan, what was it, and what happened?

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Ms. Wise AICE U.S. HISTORY Chapter 6, 7 and 8 Study Guide *ANSWER ON A SEPARATE PIECE OF PAPER 1 & 2. What was the reason for Britain needing to control the Ohio Valley? What was the reason for France needing to control the Ohio Valley? Ohio Valley was enriched with various things like the wildlife and powerful economy assets which has become a bone of dispute between the two countries. Since, French had already established their control in the area with the passage of time, they claimed it theirs. Conversely, British had the exact same claim. Consequently, both clashed for attainting control of the valley which has then resulted in a conflict known as the French Indian War. 2. What was the Seven Years? War known as?

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CHAPTERS 1-4 Native American Tribes - Came from Eurasia across Bering Sea during Ice Age - Hunter-gatherers, but agriculture was important - Faced threats of disease from Columbian Exchange (smallpox, measles) Mayas Toltecs Aztecs Algonquin -very advanced cities -government bureaucracies -solar calendar -very advanced cities -government bureaucracies -aggressive and warlike -center Tenochtitlan was symbol of unity -diverse, yet similar values to other tribes Norse/Viking Discoveries (10th Century) - Eric the Red discovers Greenland - Leif Ericson founded Vinland in Newfoundland - Failed because of hostility with natives, poor communication, political turmoil What sparked the European desire for discovery? - 15th century Renaissance (printing press!)

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