Unit 1.1 Exam Short Answer Questions
Directions: Write a well organized answer to the following questions using your knowledge of
United States history and at least two docu:nents per question.
Historical Context:
In the colonial history of the United States, the founding fathers were influenced by ideas and
‘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
Righis.
‘Task: Using the information from the documents and your knowledge of Unites States history.
answer the following questions.wt
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England and the creation of America. (1 paragraph)
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experiences of the American colonists as found in the Declaration of Independence and the Bill
of Rights. (2 paragraphs )
3. How are the ideas of the philosophers of the Enlightenment and the experiences of the
‘American colonist evident in the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights.
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