Unit 1.1 Exam Short Answer Questions
Directions: Write a well organized answer to the following questions using your knowledge-2
United States history and at least two documents per question.
Historical Context:
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events that would lead to the separation from England and the formation of a new nation. ‘The
ideas came from the philosophers of the Enlightenment Era, and the experiences of the American
colonists while under British Control. These ideas and experiences are evident in two of the
founding documents of the United States: The Declaration of Independence and The Bill of
Rights.
Task: Using the information from the documents and your knowledge of Unites States history,
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