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Who played the critical role in establishing a string of missions alon

Who played the critical role in establishing a string of missions along the Pacific Coast of Alta (or upper) California in the 1770s? A) Don Diego de Vargas, the Spanish governor of New Mexico B) Father Junípero Serra, a Franciscan priest C) Robert de la Salle, an explorer of King Louis XIV D) Reverend John […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020

The need for colonial legislatures to raise taxes to provide for their

The need for colonial legislatures to raise taxes to provide for their defense in the 1750s was frustrated in Pennsylvania by A) the insistence of the Penn family, which still controlled the colony, not to be taxed on their own lands to maximize their revenue. B) a highly organized popular opposition led by prominent Pennsylvania […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020

The consequences of the Proclamation Line of 1763 included all of the

The consequences of the Proclamation Line of 1763 included all of the following EXCEPT A) slowing the white settlement into western Pennsylvania, Ohio, and what would become Kentucky. B) infuriating both land-hungry farmers and rich speculators seeking land west of the crest of the Appalachian Mountains. C) making it difficult for the dispersed British military […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020

Why did the Tea Act of 1773 prompt the forceful resistance of the Bost

Why did the Tea Act of 1773 prompt the forceful resistance of the Boston Tea Party in November 1773? A) The Tea Act of 1773 financially disfavored the British East India Company tea, which was very popular in Boston and all of Massachusetts. B) The Tea Act of 1773 enhanced enforcement by British custom officials […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020

What philosophical ideas underpinned the Declaration of Independence?

What philosophical ideas underpinned the Declaration of Independence? Why was it so important to the patriot cause for the Declaration of Independence to be issued by the Second Continental Congress in July of 1776? Answer:   ANSWER An ideal response will: 1. Summarize some of the key ideas in the Declaration of Independence including all […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020