Colonial America: Explore the Founding of the United States

Question 1

What event sparked the start of the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Lexington and Concord

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The Boston Tea Party

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The signing of the Declaration of Independence

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The surrender of British General Cornwallis

Question 2

Who authored the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

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George Washington

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Benjamin Franklin

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Thomas Paine

Question 3

What was the name of the boat that carried the Pilgrims to America?

Accepted Answer

The Mayflower

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The Nina

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The Santa Maria

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The Black Pearl

Question 4

Which of these was NOT a main goal of the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

To conquer new lands for the colonies

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To become independent from Great Britain

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To establish a government based on the rule of law

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To create a society based on religious freedom

Question 5

Who was the group of people that traveled on the Mayflower to America?

Accepted Answer

The Pilgrims

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The Puritans

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The Quakers

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The Huguenots

Question 6

Which of the following was a main reason why the colonists were unhappy with British rule?

Accepted Answer

Taxation without representation

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French interference in American affairs

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Native American attacks on settlers

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Spanish claims to Florida

Question 7

Which of the following was NOT a challenge faced by the Pilgrims in the early days of Plymouth Colony?

Accepted Answer

Enough natural resources

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Lack of food and supplies

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Disease

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Hostile Native Americans

Question 8

What was the main purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

Accepted Answer

To create a government for Plymouth Colony

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To create a trade agreement with the Native Americans

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To declare independence from Great Britain

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To regulate fishing rights

Question 9

Who was the first President of the United States?

Accepted Answer

George Washington

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John Adams

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Thomas Jefferson

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James Monroe

Question 10

Who were the first group of people to settle in America in 1620?

Accepted Answer

Pilgrims

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Jamestown settlers

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Spanish explorers

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French fur traders

Question 11

Which person is known as the 'Father of the Constitution'?

Accepted Answer

James Madison

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George Washington

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Thomas Jefferson

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Benjamin Franklin

Question 12

What was the name of the first permanent English settlement in the present-day United States?

Accepted Answer

Jamestown

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Plymouth

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Boston

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Philadelphia

Question 13

Which Native American tribe helped the Pilgrims during their first winter in America?

Accepted Answer

The Wampanoag

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The Cherokee

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The Apache

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The Navajo

Question 14

Which of these ideas was NOT included in the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

The king has the right to rule

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All people are created equal

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Governments get their power from the people

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Everyone has the right to life, freedom, and happiness

Question 15

Which battle is considered to be a turning point in the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Saratoga

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The Battle of Yorktown

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The Battle of Bunker Hill

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The Battle of Trenton

Question 16

When the Pilgrims arrived in America, where did they establish their first settlement?

Accepted Answer

Plymouth

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Jamestown

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Boston

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Philadelphia

Question 17

Who led the Pilgrims when they came to America?

Accepted Answer

William Bradford

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John Smith

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George Washington

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Thomas Jefferson

Question 18

What was the main reason why the colonists fought against Great Britain?

Accepted Answer

They wanted to have more say in how they were governed.

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They wanted to pay fewer taxes.

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They wanted to own more land.

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They wanted to be able to practice their own religion freely.

Question 19

Who was the first president of the United States?

Accepted Answer

George Washington

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John Adams

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Thomas Jefferson

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James Madison

Question 20

What was the name of the war that the United States fought for independence?

Accepted Answer

American Revolution

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French and Indian War

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Civil War

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World War I

Question 21

Which of the following was NOT a major industry in colonial America?

Accepted Answer

Manufacturing

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Farming

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Shipbuilding

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Fishing

Question 22

What was the Mayflower Compact?

Accepted Answer

A set of rules that the Pilgrims created for their colony.

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A declaration of independence from Great Britain.

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An alliance between the Pilgrims and Native Americans.

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A regulation for trade between colonies.

Question 23

What was the name of the first permanent English settlement in North America?

Accepted Answer

Jamestown

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Plymouth

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St. Augustine

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New Amsterdam

Question 24

Who were the first English people to come to America because they wanted to practice their own religion?

Accepted Answer

The Pilgrims

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The Jamestown settlers

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The Quakers

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The Puritans

Question 25

Who were the first European explorers to arrive in North America?

Accepted Answer

The Spanish

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The Pilgrims

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The French

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The British

Question 26

What was the main reason the Pilgrims left England and traveled to America?

Accepted Answer

To escape religious persecution

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To find gold and riches

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To explore new lands

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To trade with Native Americans

Question 27

Which important document declared the independence of the 13 American colonies from Great Britain?

Accepted Answer

The Declaration of Independence

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The Constitution

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The Articles of Confederation

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The Bill of Rights

Question 28

Who is known as the `Father of the Constitution`?

Accepted Answer

James Madison

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George Washington

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Thomas Jefferson

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Benjamin Franklin

Question 29

Which of the following colonies was the first to declare independence from Great Britain?

Accepted Answer

Massachusetts

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Virginia

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North Carolina

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South Carolina

Question 30

What role did women generally play in Colonial America?

Accepted Answer

They were responsible for managing the household and raising children

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They served as teachers and doctors

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They had the right to vote and hold public office

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They were not allowed to own property

Question 31

What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

Accepted Answer

To establish a government for the Plymouth Colony

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To ensure religious freedom for the Pilgrims

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To regulate trade between the colonists and Native Americans

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To define the boundaries of the colony

Question 32

Who were the first European settlers to start a permanent colony in North America?

Accepted Answer

The Jamestown settlers

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The Pilgrims

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The Puritans

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The Mayflower travelers

Question 33

Why did the Pilgrims leave England?

Accepted Answer

To escape religious persecution

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To find better economic opportunities

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To explore the New World

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To start a new government

Question 34

Which document did the American colonists write to declare their independence from Great Britain?

Accepted Answer

The Declaration of Independence

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The Articles of Confederation

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The Constitution of the United States

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The Bill of Rights

Question 35

Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

Accepted Answer

James Madison

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Thomas Jefferson

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Benjamin Franklin

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George Washington

Question 36

What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

Accepted Answer

To set rules for the colony

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To start a democratic government

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To create a fair and just society

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To choose a governor

Question 37

Who were the first English colonists to arrive in the Plymouth area of North America?

Accepted Answer

Pilgrims

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Puritans

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Quakers

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Huguenots

Question 38

Which document declared the American colonies' independence from Great Britain?

Accepted Answer

Declaration of Independence

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Constitution

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Bill of Rights

Question 39

Who is considered the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

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Benjamin Franklin

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John Adams

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George Washington

Question 40

Which industry was essential to the economy of Colonial America?

Accepted Answer

Agriculture

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Mining

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Shipbuilding

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Manufacturing

Question 41

Which document established the structure of the federal government for the United States?

Accepted Answer

Constitution

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Bill of Rights

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Articles of Confederation

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Declaration of Independence

Question 42

Who is recognized as the 'Father of the Constitution'?

Accepted Answer

James Madison

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Benjamin Franklin

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George Washington

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Alexander Hamilton

Question 43

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

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John Hancock

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Benjamin Franklin

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George Washington

Question 44

What was the main reason for the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

British taxes without giving colonists a voice in government.

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Arguments over land ownership.

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Differences in religious beliefs.

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Conflicts with Native Americans.

Question 45

Which battle was a turning point in the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Saratoga

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Battle of Yorktown

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Battle of Bunker Hill

Question 46

Who was the first president of the United States?

Accepted Answer

George Washington

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Abraham Lincoln

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Thomas Jefferson

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John Adams

Question 47

Which document set up the rules for the United States government?

Accepted Answer

Constitution

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Articles of Confederation

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Declaration of Independence

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Bill of Rights

Question 48

Why did the Pilgrims come to America?

Accepted Answer

To find religious freedom.

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To escape from the Spanish.

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To find gold and riches.

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To start a new government.

Question 49

What important document declared that all men are created equal and have certain rights?

Accepted Answer

The Declaration of Independence

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The Constitution

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The Articles of Confederation

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The Mayflower Compact

Question 50

What was the main reason for the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

To gain independence from Great Britain.

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To establish a new religion.

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To create a new government.

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To fight for more land.

Question 51

Who was the main leader of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

George Washington

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Abraham Lincoln

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Thomas Jefferson

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Benjamin Franklin

Question 52

What is the name of the document that outlines the rules and laws of the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Constitution

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Bill of Rights

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The Articles of Confederation

Question 53

What was a common way people traveled in Colonial America?

Accepted Answer

By horse and wagon

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By airplane

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By car

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By train

Question 54

What did people in Colonial America use to light their homes at night?

Accepted Answer

Candles and oil lamps

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Electric lights

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Solar panels

Question 55

Imagine you are a Colonial child. What would you likely wear to school?

Accepted Answer

A simple dress or trousers made from plain fabric.

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Uniforms with specific colors and emblems.

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Modern clothes like jeans and a t-shirt.

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Fancy gowns and suits with lace and embroidery.

Question 56

Why were the thirteen colonies important in the history of the United States?

Accepted Answer

They united to fight for independence and became the foundation of the new nation.

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They were the only colonies with a strong government.

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They were the only colonies that traded with Europe.