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From where does a government derive their power?
From the people they govern
What does unalienable mean (as in unalienable rights)?
Rights that cannot be taken away
What does self-evident mean (as in we hold these truths to be self-evident)?
Self-evident means so obvious that it doesn’t need to be explained
Describe Native American life before European exploration.
Very diverse – no one tribe was the same as another
What happened to most of the Native American groups that fought the Spanish Conquistadors?
Most Natives were destroyed by the Conquistadors
What effect did the Middle Passage have on the Southern colonies?
An increase of enslaved labor
What did the Americas produce that British manufacturer desired during the Triangular Trade?
Raw materials
What major political principle was introduced in the Mayflower Compact and later used in the Declaration of Independence?
Rule by consent of the governed
Why did three distinct colonial regions develop in the 13 colonies?
Different reasons for moving here, different ways of life, different ways to make money
What was the original intent of the “Join or Die” cartoon?
To have the colonies unite together to form an army to fight the French and Natives
How did the Columbian Exchange change the lives of people living on both continents?
Transformed diets, increased agricultural output, and medical advancements for the treatment of disease
What American was put in charge of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War?
George Washington
What is a tariff?
A tax on imports
Why did the British begin taxing the colonies?
To pay for French and Indian War debt
What slogan was used by Patriots to show their anger with King George III?
“No taxation without representation”
How does the government primarily raise money for its use?
Taxing its citizens
