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1. For years after North and South America were discovered many European nations claimed and fought over land. England (and later, Britain) sent over representatives to claim and live in the land. The first permanent English settlement is known as Jamestown located in what is now Virginia. Over a period of time the settlers, also known as colonists, claimed more land that was divided into colonies. The colonies were located along the east coast. How many colonies in North America rebelled against Britain to become an independent nation?
2. Britain placed high taxes on the colonists. One of them taxed imported tea. The colonists believed they were being unfairly taxed, so they decided to boycott the tea. One day a group of colonists, disguised as Native Americans, boarded a ship containing large amounts of tea and dumped it all overboard. What is the name of this event?
3. As the Colonies expanded westward they claimed land already "owned" by the Native Americans. Conflict over the land resulted in a war (which was also part of a much wider conflict fought in Europe, Asia and the Carribean). What is the name of this war?
4. The American Revolution started in 1775 and lasted until 1783. The purpose of the war was for America to become an independent country of Britain. In the second year of the war Thomas Jefferson, with the help of several others, wrote a document claiming America's independence and grievances toward Great Britain. What is the name of this document?
5. After the end of the Revolutionary War, America was its own country but did not yet have a government. The type of government had been debated during the Revolution. What is the name of the document in which America's first government was based upon, which was ineffective?
6. The various states realized that under the Articles of Confederation America would fail. Leaders from most states met in Philadelphia to create a new government under what is known as the Constitution. What year was it ratified?
7. Some founders would not sign the Constitution because it did not protect the rights of citizens. Therefore, it was agreed to create amendments to safeguard these rights if the Constitution was ratified. What are the 10 amendments ratified in 1791 known as?
8. After America became an independent country one of its main goals was to expand westward. In 1803 America bought a huge portion of land from France nearly doubling the size of the country. This land purchase became known as the Louisiana Purchase. Who was president at the time of this purchase?
9. Decades after the American Revolution, America and Great Britain still had disagreements. Great Britain was restricting trade and supporting Native Americans as they fought for land against America. This caused another war whose name is the year it started in. What year did the war start in?
10. Before the Civil War slavery was a major issue in the USA. As new states were admitted they had to decide whether to be for or against slavery. However, America tried to keep the balance between free and slave states. What was passed in 1820 to keep this balance?
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