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social studies test
test for social studies mid-term
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History
7th Grade
01/21/2015

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What is an archeologist?
Definition
scientist that studies past cultures, based on things that people left behind.
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where is new france located?
Definition
Left of the appalachian mountains
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what are primary sources

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Definition

they are sources that havent been altered or changed.

diaries, speeches, autobiographies

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why were new england town meetings important?
Definition
it helped the colonies form laws,and it was the first form of governmet we had.
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what is the "Leagues of 5 Nations" and why was it formed?
Definition
the five leagues of nations were five native american groups including Mohawk, Onondaga, Oneida, Cayuga, Seneca, and Tuscarora nations. it was formed to help the natives be stronger 
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where were the aztec located?
Definition
in modern day mexico city.
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where were the mayan located?
Definition
in central america
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where were the incas located
Definition
in modern day peru
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what nation conquered the NA for gold?
Definition
french
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what was the representative government in jamestown
Definition
a general assembly, input of laws that the settlers wanted.
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what was the albany plan of union?
Definition
 a proposal to create a unified government for the Thirteen Colonies, suggested by Benjamin Franklin.
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boycotting
Definition
to stop buying products from specific places
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what were the three parts of the delaration of independence
Definition
preamble, theory of government, list of complaints, and official declaration of independence
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what was the significance of the mayflower compact?
Definition
was the first written framework of government established in what is now the United States. 
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