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What was the main purpose of the Underground Railroad?
Which event is primarily associated with the end of slavery in America?
Who popularized the term 'American Dream' and when?
What was a significant outcome of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
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Which statement best describes the political parties of Democrats and Republicans in the 20th century?
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What significant legislative body was established in Virginia in 1619?
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Which event marked the beginning of slavery in the English colonies?
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What was the main purpose of the Stamp Act of 1765?
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What document did the Pilgrims sign to establish self-government in their new colony?
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What significant agricultural product boosted Virginia's economy and increased the demand for slave labor?
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What event involved British soldiers killing five colonists, leading to increased tensions before the American Revolution?
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What concept was characterized by the belief that Americans were destined to expand westward?
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What was a key outcome of the Treaty of Paris in 1783?
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Study Notes
British Colonization & Early America
- Jamestown, Virginia founded in 1607, marking the first permanent British colony.
- House of Burgesses established in 1619, the first elected representative assembly in America.
- First enslaved Africans arrived in 1619 aboard the White Lion, initiating a long history of slavery.
- Mayflower Compact signed in 1620, establishing self-government for Plymouth colonists.
- Puritans arrived in the 1620s and 1630s, seeking religious freedom and establishing strict communities in New England.
- Tobacco cultivation became a major cash crop in Virginia, fueling economic growth and reliance on slave labor.
Revolution and Early Republic
- Sugar Act (1764) and Stamp Act (1765) imposed taxes, sparking colonial resentment against British rule.
- Boston Massacre (1770) escalated tensions, contributing to the American Revolution.
- Tea Act (1773) led to the Boston Tea Party, a major act of defiance.
- Treaty of Paris (1783) officially ended the American Revolution, recognizing U.S. independence.
- Bill of Rights (1791) added to the Constitution, guaranteeing fundamental rights.
Westward Expansion & Civil War
- Manifest Destiny (1840s) fueled westward expansion, displacing Native Americans.
- Underground Railroad (1800s) assisted enslaved people escape to freedom.
- Westward expansion (1800s) involved settling new territories, often resulting in conflict with Native Americans and Mexico.
- Civil War (1861-1865) fought largely over slavery; ended with the North's victory and abolition of slavery.
- Emancipation Proclamation (1863) declared enslaved people in Confederate states free.
Late 19th & 20th Centuries
- Statue of Liberty (1886) dedicated, symbolizing freedom and welcoming immigrants.
- James Truslow Adams popularized the "American Dream" (1931), the belief in opportunity for success through hard work.
- The New Deal (1933-1939) implemented by FDR to address the Great Depression.
- Civil Rights Movement (1950s-1960s) fought against racial segregation and discrimination.
- Civil Rights Act (1964) outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
- Democrats and Republicans evolved as dominant political parties throughout the 20th century, representing distinct ideologies.
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Test your knowledge on the key events of British colonization in America and the early republic. This quiz covers foundational moments such as the establishment of Jamestown, the Mayflower Compact, and significant acts leading to the American Revolution. Explore how these events shaped the nation's history and governance.
