post slt reveiw 8th grade history

What was the major reason Massachusetts colony began?

A place for pilgrims and puritans to freely practice their religion.

True or false?

Is freedom of speech in the Bill of Rights?

Yes! True!

How did Virginia settlers eventually start the colony on the road of profitability?

They figured out how to grow tobacco

The French and Indian War was fought mainly between what two groups?

Britain Vs. France

How did most Africans come to America?

As slaves on boats, against their will.

True or false?

Did colonist have representation in Parliament prior to the American Revolution?

No! False!

Why did many of the first settlers of Pennsylvania come here?

A place where Quakers could worship freely.

What incident happened that caused the “Boston Massacre”?

The people threw stones and snowballs at the soldiers.

What are the three main reasons the English settlers came to the colonies?

• religious tolerance

• High rent on land

• Scarcity of resources

Slavery replaced what system of labor in colonial America?

Indentured servitude

What was one way the African slaves impacted the economic development of America colonies in the south?

They knew how to cultivate rice.

When settlers moved to western states where did they tend to settle?

Along the Mississippi River and other waterways.

What does the quartering of armed troops mean?

Having to house British troops.

A large majority of African Americans were?

Slaves

Why did many people move westward after the civil war

Available land

Who has the power to veto legislation?

The president

What is the authority to impeach?

When someone holds a political office and is charged which wrongdoing.

What does confirmation of appointments mean?

The senate has to vote or confirm someone’s appointment

How did enlightenment philosophies impact the American revolution?

Colonists united to stand up for their liberties

What does the preamble say?

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.