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Which event facilitated the migration of Paleo-Indians from Asia to North America?
Which event facilitated the migration of Paleo-Indians from Asia to North America?
- The Bering Land Bridge (correct)
- The Panama Canal
- The Strait of Magellan
- The Suez Canal
What was the primary occupation of the Paleo-Indians who settled in North America?
What was the primary occupation of the Paleo-Indians who settled in North America?
- Artisans
- Traders
- Agriculturists
- Hunter-gatherers (correct)
Which European power played a significant role in capturing land in the Americas through conquistadors?
Which European power played a significant role in capturing land in the Americas through conquistadors?
- France
- Portugal
- Spain (correct)
- England
What facilitated the transfer of plants, animals, and diseases between the Americas and other continents?
What facilitated the transfer of plants, animals, and diseases between the Americas and other continents?
What were the pivotal events that escalated tensions between the American colonists and the British government?
What were the pivotal events that escalated tensions between the American colonists and the British government?
What were the influential religious and intellectual movements in the American colonies?
What were the influential religious and intellectual movements in the American colonies?
What were the crucial gatherings of colonial delegates in response to British rule?
What were the crucial gatherings of colonial delegates in response to British rule?
Who were key figures in the American Revolutionary War?
Who were key figures in the American Revolutionary War?
What were the legislative actions imposed by the British government to tighten control over the colonies?
What were the legislative actions imposed by the British government to tighten control over the colonies?
What were early legislative actions that influenced the development of rights and freedoms in America?
What were early legislative actions that influenced the development of rights and freedoms in America?
Which Native American cultures had distinct traditions including the construction of adobe houses and the formation of confederations?
Which Native American cultures had distinct traditions including the construction of adobe houses and the formation of confederations?
What was the primary labor force used in the early American colonies?
What was the primary labor force used in the early American colonies?
Who wrote the 47-page pamphlet, Common Sense, which convinced many colonists that citizens, not monarchs, should make decisions?
Who wrote the 47-page pamphlet, Common Sense, which convinced many colonists that citizens, not monarchs, should make decisions?
Which battle was a Christmas night victory over the British, where patriots crossed the Delaware River to surprise the Hessians and took 900 prisoners?
Which battle was a Christmas night victory over the British, where patriots crossed the Delaware River to surprise the Hessians and took 900 prisoners?
Who surrendered to the patriots after being surrounded in Virginia, marking the last major battle of the Revolutionary War?
Who surrendered to the patriots after being surrounded in Virginia, marking the last major battle of the Revolutionary War?
When was the Continental Army created to defend American colonies from Britain?
When was the Continental Army created to defend American colonies from Britain?
Which document declared the colonies free from British rule, written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776?
Which document declared the colonies free from British rule, written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776?
Who were the foreign soldiers hired by Great Britain during the Revolutionary War?
Who were the foreign soldiers hired by Great Britain during the Revolutionary War?
Which battle was a significant loss for the colonists but demonstrated their ability to fight well against the British army?
Which battle was a significant loss for the colonists but demonstrated their ability to fight well against the British army?
What was the turning point in the Revolutionary War, with a major defeat of British troops in New York?
What was the turning point in the Revolutionary War, with a major defeat of British troops in New York?
Which treaty officially ended the Revolutionary War and established British recognition of US independence?
Which treaty officially ended the Revolutionary War and established British recognition of US independence?
Who were the colonists who sided with the British during the Revolutionary War?
Who were the colonists who sided with the British during the Revolutionary War?
Which historical figures were influential leaders and philosophers in their respective cultures?
Which historical figures were influential leaders and philosophers in their respective cultures?
Which artists made significant contributions to art, science, and engineering during the Renaissance?
Which artists made significant contributions to art, science, and engineering during the Renaissance?
What was the primary occupation of the Paleo-Indians who settled in North America?
What was the primary occupation of the Paleo-Indians who settled in North America?
Which Native American cultures had distinct traditions including the construction of adobe houses and the formation of confederations?
Which Native American cultures had distinct traditions including the construction of adobe houses and the formation of confederations?
What facilitated the transfer of plants, animals, and diseases between the Americas and other continents?
What facilitated the transfer of plants, animals, and diseases between the Americas and other continents?
Who were the foreign soldiers hired by Great Britain during the Revolutionary War?
Who were the foreign soldiers hired by Great Britain during the Revolutionary War?
What was the turning point in the Revolutionary War, with a major defeat of British troops in New York?
What was the turning point in the Revolutionary War, with a major defeat of British troops in New York?
What were the legislative actions imposed by the British government to tighten control over the colonies?
What were the legislative actions imposed by the British government to tighten control over the colonies?
Who wrote the 47-page pamphlet, Common Sense, which convinced many colonists that citizens, not monarchs, should make decisions?
Who wrote the 47-page pamphlet, Common Sense, which convinced many colonists that citizens, not monarchs, should make decisions?
What were the crucial gatherings of colonial delegates in response to British rule?
What were the crucial gatherings of colonial delegates in response to British rule?
Which event facilitated the migration of Paleo-Indians from Asia to North America?
Which event facilitated the migration of Paleo-Indians from Asia to North America?
What were early legislative actions that influenced the development of rights and freedoms in America?
What were early legislative actions that influenced the development of rights and freedoms in America?
What was the primary labor force used in the early American colonies?
What was the primary labor force used in the early American colonies?
What was the document that declared the colonies free from British rule, written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776?
What was the document that declared the colonies free from British rule, written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776?
Who wrote the 47-page pamphlet, Common Sense, which convinced many colonists that citizens, not monarchs, should make decisions?
Who wrote the 47-page pamphlet, Common Sense, which convinced many colonists that citizens, not monarchs, should make decisions?
Which battle was a Christmas night victory over the British, where patriots crossed the Delaware River to surprise the Hessians and took 900 prisoners?
Which battle was a Christmas night victory over the British, where patriots crossed the Delaware River to surprise the Hessians and took 900 prisoners?
What was the turning point in the Revolutionary War, with a major defeat of British troops in New York?
What was the turning point in the Revolutionary War, with a major defeat of British troops in New York?
Who surrendered to the patriots after being surrounded in Virginia, marking the last major battle of the Revolutionary War?
Who surrendered to the patriots after being surrounded in Virginia, marking the last major battle of the Revolutionary War?
Which treaty officially ended the Revolutionary War and established British recognition of US independence?
Which treaty officially ended the Revolutionary War and established British recognition of US independence?
Who were the foreign soldiers hired by Great Britain during the Revolutionary War?
Who were the foreign soldiers hired by Great Britain during the Revolutionary War?
When was the Continental Army created to defend American colonies from Britain?
When was the Continental Army created to defend American colonies from Britain?
Which document declared the colonies free from British rule, written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776?
Which document declared the colonies free from British rule, written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776?
What were early legislative actions that influenced the development of rights and freedoms in America?
What were early legislative actions that influenced the development of rights and freedoms in America?
Which battle was a significant loss for the colonists but demonstrated their ability to fight well against the British army?
Which battle was a significant loss for the colonists but demonstrated their ability to fight well against the British army?
Who were the colonists who sided with the British during the Revolutionary War?
Who were the colonists who sided with the British during the Revolutionary War?
Historical figures like Mansa Musa, Askia the Great, and Socrates were influential leaders and philosophers in their respective cultures. Which region or civilization were they associated with?
Historical figures like Mansa Musa, Askia the Great, and Socrates were influential leaders and philosophers in their respective cultures. Which region or civilization were they associated with?
What was the primary occupation of the Paleo-Indians who settled in North America?
What was the primary occupation of the Paleo-Indians who settled in North America?
Which Native American cultures had distinct traditions including the construction of adobe houses and the formation of confederations?
Which Native American cultures had distinct traditions including the construction of adobe houses and the formation of confederations?
What facilitated the transfer of plants, animals, and diseases between the Americas and other continents?
What facilitated the transfer of plants, animals, and diseases between the Americas and other continents?
Who were the foreign soldiers hired by Great Britain during the Revolutionary War?
Who were the foreign soldiers hired by Great Britain during the Revolutionary War?
What were the pivotal events that escalated tensions between the American colonists and the British government?
What were the pivotal events that escalated tensions between the American colonists and the British government?
What were early legislative actions that influenced the development of rights and freedoms in America?
What were early legislative actions that influenced the development of rights and freedoms in America?
Which battle was a Christmas night victory over the British, where patriots crossed the Delaware River to surprise the Hessians and took 900 prisoners?
Which battle was a Christmas night victory over the British, where patriots crossed the Delaware River to surprise the Hessians and took 900 prisoners?
Who wrote the 47-page pamphlet, Common Sense, which convinced many colonists that citizens, not monarchs, should make decisions?
Who wrote the 47-page pamphlet, Common Sense, which convinced many colonists that citizens, not monarchs, should make decisions?
What was the turning point in the Revolutionary War, with a major defeat of British troops in New York?
What was the turning point in the Revolutionary War, with a major defeat of British troops in New York?
Which document declared the colonies free from British rule, written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776?
Which document declared the colonies free from British rule, written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776?
What were the legislative actions imposed by the British government to tighten control over the colonies?
What were the legislative actions imposed by the British government to tighten control over the colonies?
When was the Continental Army created to defend American colonies from Britain?
When was the Continental Army created to defend American colonies from Britain?
Who were the foreign soldiers hired by Great Britain during the Revolutionary War?
Who were the foreign soldiers hired by Great Britain during the Revolutionary War?
Which battle was a turning point in the Revolutionary War, with a major defeat of British troops in New York?
Which battle was a turning point in the Revolutionary War, with a major defeat of British troops in New York?
Who wrote the 47-page pamphlet, Common Sense, which convinced many colonists that citizens, not monarchs, should make decisions?
Who wrote the 47-page pamphlet, Common Sense, which convinced many colonists that citizens, not monarchs, should make decisions?
Which battle was a Christmas night victory over the British, where patriots crossed the Delaware River to surprise the Hessians and took 900 prisoners?
Which battle was a Christmas night victory over the British, where patriots crossed the Delaware River to surprise the Hessians and took 900 prisoners?
Who surrendered to the patriots after being surrounded in Virginia, marking the last major battle of the Revolutionary War?
Who surrendered to the patriots after being surrounded in Virginia, marking the last major battle of the Revolutionary War?
When was the Continental Army created to defend American colonies from Britain?
When was the Continental Army created to defend American colonies from Britain?
What was the primary occupation of the Paleo-Indians who settled in North America?
What was the primary occupation of the Paleo-Indians who settled in North America?
Which treaty officially ended the Revolutionary War and established British recognition of US independence?
Which treaty officially ended the Revolutionary War and established British recognition of US independence?
Who were the colonists who sided with the British during the Revolutionary War?
Who were the colonists who sided with the British during the Revolutionary War?
Which document declared the colonies free from British rule, written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776?
Which document declared the colonies free from British rule, written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776?
Which historical figures were influential leaders and philosophers in their respective cultures?
Which historical figures were influential leaders and philosophers in their respective cultures?
Which artists made significant contributions to art, science, and engineering during the Renaissance?
Which artists made significant contributions to art, science, and engineering during the Renaissance?
What did the astrolabe enable navigators to do?
What did the astrolabe enable navigators to do?
What was the primary function of the astrolabe for navigators?
What was the primary function of the astrolabe for navigators?
What was the key advantage of using an astrolabe for navigation?
What was the key advantage of using an astrolabe for navigation?
What was the estimated death toll in Europe due to the Black Death?
What was the estimated death toll in Europe due to the Black Death?
What common values and traditions did the culture of groups affected by the Black Death include?
What common values and traditions did the culture of groups affected by the Black Death include?
What disease spread across Europe and caused significant casualties during the time of the Black Death?
What disease spread across Europe and caused significant casualties during the time of the Black Death?
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Study Notes
American Revolution and Key Historical Figures
- Continental Army was created by the 2nd Continental Congress in 1775 to defend American colonies from Britain
- The Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775 was a significant loss for the colonists but demonstrated their ability to fight well against the British army
- Thomas Paine's 47-page pamphlet, Common Sense, convinced many colonists that citizens, not monarchs, should make decisions
- The Declaration of Independence, written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776, declared the colonies free from British rule
- Loyalists were colonists who sided with the British, while mercenaries like the German Hessians were foreign soldiers hired by Great Britain
- The Battle of Trenton was a Christmas night victory over the British, where patriots crossed the Delaware River to surprise the Hessians and took 900 prisoners
- The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the war, with a major defeat of British troops in New York, leading to allies beginning to help the colonists
- The Battle of Yorktown was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War, where General Cornwallis surrendered to the patriots after being surrounded in Virginia
- The Treaty of Paris in 1783 officially ended the Revolutionary War and established British recognition of US independence, allowing Americans the right to settle in the west
- Historical figures like Mansa Musa, Askia the Great, and Socrates were influential leaders and philosophers in their respective cultures
- Renaissance artists such as Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci made significant contributions to art, science, and engineering
- Explorers and conquerors like Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, Hernan Cortes, and Francisco Pizarro played pivotal roles in the Age of Exploration and the colonization of the Americas
American Revolution and Key Historical Figures
- Continental Army was created by the 2nd Continental Congress in 1775 to defend American colonies from Britain
- The Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775 was a significant loss for the colonists but demonstrated their ability to fight well against the British army
- Thomas Paine's 47-page pamphlet, Common Sense, convinced many colonists that citizens, not monarchs, should make decisions
- The Declaration of Independence, written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776, declared the colonies free from British rule
- Loyalists were colonists who sided with the British, while mercenaries like the German Hessians were foreign soldiers hired by Great Britain
- The Battle of Trenton was a Christmas night victory over the British, where patriots crossed the Delaware River to surprise the Hessians and took 900 prisoners
- The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the war, with a major defeat of British troops in New York, leading to allies beginning to help the colonists
- The Battle of Yorktown was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War, where General Cornwallis surrendered to the patriots after being surrounded in Virginia
- The Treaty of Paris in 1783 officially ended the Revolutionary War and established British recognition of US independence, allowing Americans the right to settle in the west
- Historical figures like Mansa Musa, Askia the Great, and Socrates were influential leaders and philosophers in their respective cultures
- Renaissance artists such as Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci made significant contributions to art, science, and engineering
- Explorers and conquerors like Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, Hernan Cortes, and Francisco Pizarro played pivotal roles in the Age of Exploration and the colonization of the Americas
American Revolution and Key Historical Figures
- Continental Army was created by the 2nd Continental Congress in 1775 to defend American colonies from Britain
- The Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775 was a significant loss for the colonists but demonstrated their ability to fight well against the British army
- Thomas Paine's 47-page pamphlet, Common Sense, convinced many colonists that citizens, not monarchs, should make decisions
- The Declaration of Independence, written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776, declared the colonies free from British rule
- Loyalists were colonists who sided with the British, while mercenaries like the German Hessians were foreign soldiers hired by Great Britain
- The Battle of Trenton was a Christmas night victory over the British, where patriots crossed the Delaware River to surprise the Hessians and took 900 prisoners
- The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the war, with a major defeat of British troops in New York, leading to allies beginning to help the colonists
- The Battle of Yorktown was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War, where General Cornwallis surrendered to the patriots after being surrounded in Virginia
- The Treaty of Paris in 1783 officially ended the Revolutionary War and established British recognition of US independence, allowing Americans the right to settle in the west
- Historical figures like Mansa Musa, Askia the Great, and Socrates were influential leaders and philosophers in their respective cultures
- Renaissance artists such as Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci made significant contributions to art, science, and engineering
- Explorers and conquerors like Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, Hernan Cortes, and Francisco Pizarro played pivotal roles in the Age of Exploration and the colonization of the Americas
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