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In the late 1780s, land in the Northwest Territory appealed mostly to

A
slave owners, because regulations were less strict there.
B
business owners, because it consisted of urban developments.
C
farmers, because there was great potential for growing crops.
D
explorers, because parts of the country were still unknown.
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How did Patriots and Loyalists in western Virginia differ in their views on rebellion?

A
Patriots expected support from Britain, while Loyalists did not.
B
Patriots favored paying taxes, while Loyalists refused.
C
Patriots thought rebellion brought safety, while Loyalists feared it brought danger.
D
Patriots feared British power, while Loyalists supported it.
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Read the thesis statement from an argumentative essay about the importance of National Parks to the economy. National parks are very influential role in the economy of the United States because they encourage tourism and create job opportunities. Which is a counterclaim that the essay’s writer might address?

A
When national parks were created, it was to protect natural and cultural places.
B
Visitors need a variety of services, which creates jobs for local residents that live nearby national parks.
C
Visitors need to understand how to throw away their trash when visiting national parks.
D
When national parks have too many visitors, it can cause the destruction of natural and cultural places.
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During the Constitutional Convention, delegates disagreed over

A
how enslaved people’s votes should be counted when electing representatives.
B
whether enslaved people should be freed from plantations in the South.
C
how enslaved people should be counted for purposes of state representation.
D
whether enslaved people should have representatives at the proceedings.
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What happened at the Siege of Boston in 1775?

A
The British tried to capture two important hills.
B
The colonists tried to take the city back from the British.
C
The British closed the port of Boston.
D
The Continental army fought on the side of the British.
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At which stage does an argumentative essay’s writer create and support a central claim?

A
prewriting
B
drafting
C
outlining
D
revising
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A result of the Tea Act of 1773 was that colonial merchants

A
could not sell their tea.
B
began to smuggle tea.
C
asked the king to take action.
D
tried to get the colonies to grow tea.
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Bernardo de Gálvez contributed to the American Revolution by

A
giving colonists access to the port of New Orleans and helping them capture British forts.
B
giving colonists access to French forts and helping them capture Spanish forts.
C
fighting as a Spanish soldier at the siege of Yorktown and in other key battles.
D
fighting as a Continental army general who became a symbol of the colonies’ strength.
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How did the priorities of Indigenous leaders differ from those of Patriot political leaders?

A
Indigenous leaders were concerned with protecting their land.
B
Patriot leaders supported British control.
C
Indigenous leaders focused on gaining independence.
D
Patriot leaders focused on farming and trade.
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In addition to influencing the Declaration of Independence, the Virginia Declaration of Rights served as a model for

A
the English Bill of Rights.
B
the Iroquois Constitution.
C
the American Bill of Rights.
D
Common Sense .
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Why did Southern and Northern delegates disagree over whether the new Congress should have the commerce power?

A
Southerners feared it would lead to the end of the trade in enslaved people.
B
Southerners feared it would lead to the trade in enslaved people in the North.
C
Northerners feared it would lead to the end of the trade in enslavement.
D
Northerners feared it would lead to ex-panded trade in enslaved people.
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Under the Land Ordinance of 1785, what had to happen before public lands could be sold?

A
They had to have a school established.
B
They had to be free of American Indians.
C
They had to be surveyed and divided.
D
They had to be free of enslaved people.
13

How did the Continental Congress raise money to go to war with Britain?

A
by printing less currency and selling war bonds
B
by printing more currency and taxing colonists
C
by selling war bonds and taxing colonists
D
by selling war bonds and printing more currency
14

Which correctly lists Continental Army General Horatio Gates’ great victory followed by his great defeat?

A
the Battle of Yorktown; the Battle of Charlestown
B
the Battle of West Point; the Battle of Camden
C
the Battle of West Point; the Battle of Saratoga
D
the Battle of Saratoga; the Battle of Camden
15

Under the Land Ordinance of 1785, which of the following was promoted?

A
the development of colonies
B
slavery
C
public education
D
taxation
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After King George III rejected the Olive Branch Petition, Parliament passed the Prohibitory Act, which

A
called on British forces to attack the colonies.
B
stopped the British Navy from seizing American ships.
C
addressed the colonists’ most significant complaints.
D
closed American ports to overseas trade.
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A reason the Intolerable Acts of 1774 angered colonists was that they

A
kept people from moving to other colonies.
B
prevented all trade in the colonies.
C
required colonists to house British soldiers.
D
added new taxes on colonial goods.
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How did King George III react to the Olive Branch Petition sent by the Second Continental Congress?

A
He declared the colonies to be in rebellion.
B
He considered it carefully and agreed with it.
C
He asked colonists to be more specific about problems.
D
He changed the policies the colonists complained about.
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The Articles of Confederation established a Congress within the new nation. What was required in order for this Congress to pass a measure?

A
the votes of half the states
B
the votes of three states
C
the votes of all thirteen states
D
the votes of nine states
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Read the argument from an argumentative essay. The Civil War did not need to happen. Countless lives were lost and government legislation could have resolved the issue of slavery, therefore, keeping the Union together. Which statement best serves as a counterargument?

A
The Civil War kept the Union together.
B
The Civil War was justified because states have the right to rule themselves.
C
The Civil War was fought over the issue of whether a state could secede from the Union over the issue of slavery.
D
The Civil War was long and bloody, but it was necessary to keep the Union together.

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