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The Birth of a Democratic Nation
Make a list of questions that you have about this section that you do not understand.
Present these questions to your teacher and to the class for help.
DIRECTIONS: Write an answer to each question below in the space provided. 1.
Defining What is "mercantilism"?
Mercantilism is the theory that a country should sell more goods to
other counties than it buys.
2. Explaining What is a boycott, and when and how did the colonists use
boycotts?
A boycott is the refusal to buy items from a
country or other seller to show that you do not
approve of something.
3.Defining Write a sentence using "repeal" correctly.
The British repealed the stamp act.
it)
(cancelled
4.Evaluating What did the delegates hope to accomplish at the First
Continental Congress?
The delegates hoped challenge British control of
the colonies. They wanted to restore the rights
lost when the Intolerable Acts were instituted.
5.Defining Explain what "independence" is.
Independence is self-reliance and freedom from
outside control.
6.Explaining Why did colonists gather at the Second Continental
Congress?
The colonist gathered because they wanted
to decide the best course of action to take
to respond King George’s use of force
against their protests.
7. Summarizing What was the Declaration of Independence, and what
was its purpose?
The Declaration of Independence was a
document that announced the independence
of the United States from British rule. The
Declaration argued that the British
government did not look after the interests
of the colonists.
8. Identifying' Who wrote most of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
9. Summarizing According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the
purpose of government?
The purpose of a government is to protect the
rights of the people.
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