Which reason most contributed to European exploration and colonization?

desire by Europe to create new commercial opportunities

The amendment process was included in the U.S. Constitution in order to

allow governments to meet the changing needs of society

How did physical geography influence military actions during the Revolutionary War?

British forces had the goal of conquering coastal cities

sharing power between U.S. federal government and the states

British neglect of North America during the Colonial Period resulted in?

an expansion of representative government in the colonies

It was the major reason a Bill of Rights was added to the U.S. Constitution.

protect individual liberties from abuse by the Federal gov.

Unalienable rights in the Declaration of Independence is an example of whose influence?

reflections of European Enlightenment philosophy

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1
Which reason most contributed to European exploration and colonization?
belief European culture should replace Eastern cultures
desire by Europe to create new commercial opportunities
tradition of resisting Islamic expansion in regions
motivation to spread democratic traditions
2
The amendment process was included in the U.S. Constitution in order to
allow governments to meet the changing needs of society
remove government officials from political office
preserve the federal system of government
check the power of the Supreme Court
3
Which part of government was instituted to respond to the will of the people?
House of Representatives
Senate
Presidency
Supreme Court
4
How did physical geography influence military actions during the Revolutionary War?
British forces had the goal of conquering coastal cities
American forces had few ships to fight the British navy.
Cold winters kept battles south of New England colonies
Mountain ranges kept fighting from moving inland
5
Federalism is?
one person, one vote
limiting the power of the President
sharing power between U.S. federal government and the states
electing representatives to speak for you
6
Which area had good harbors, abundant forests, rocky soil and a short growing season?
Southern colonies
Northwest Territory
Middle Atlantic Region
New England Colonies
7
British neglect of North America during the Colonial Period resulted in?
an expansion of representative government in the colonies
new taxes by Parliament for improving colonial defenses
a reduction in the colonial defense by the British military
the abolishment of slavery by many colonial governments
8
It was the major reason a Bill of Rights was added to the U.S. Constitution.
provide equal treatment of all people
limit the power of state governments
protect individual liberties from abuse by the Federal gov.
separate powers between 3 branches of government
9
Unalienable rights in the Declaration of Independence is an example of whose influence?
limitations of European governments of the 1700's
reflections of European Enlightenment philosophy
adoption of rules used by the Holy Roman Empire
adaptations of the laws of Spanish colonial governments
10
"For transporting us beyond Sea to be tried for pretended offences" What solved this and how?
Constitution and two house legislature
Declaration of Independence and Constitution
Declaration of Independence and Jury Trial
Constitution and Jury Trial

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