Praxis 5154 Social Studies (2023/2024) Already Graded A

Praxis 5154 Social Studies (2023/2024) Already Graded A Appalachian Mountains mountain range stretching from eastern Canada south to Alabama- east coast Rocky Mountains the major mountain range in western North America- western Sierra Nevada a mountain range in eastern California Cascade Mountains A mountain range in the northwestern United States extending through Washington and Oregon and northern California. Great Lakes Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior **Fresh water lakes formed by glaciers Missouri River, Mississippi River Name the two longest rivers in the United States. Ohio River Valley controversial land that led to the French and Indian War; British win war and claim this land; region where British fur traders went; rich soil for farming Western Climate warm summers, mild winters, dry...leafy and needle trees Southwest climate hot and dry, desert...cactus Midwest climate Hot summer, cold winter, dry.. fields Northeast Climate Hot summer, cold winter... leaf and needle trees Southeast climate Mild rainy winters Hot humid summers Fertile soil...needle trees Great Plains Indians Tribe that was nomadic OR farmers/traders; hunted buffalo, raised maize, beans & squash Eastern Indians farming lifestyle Reason for 13 colony settlement religious freedom evolution of English colonies Went from fur trading to trading cotton. They were unfairly represented in parliament and revolted to become the United States. Causes of the American Revolution 1. Taxation 2. Took land away 3. Enforcement of Navigation Acts 4. British Demands for Colonists to pay for cost of French and Indian War. 5. Oppression by King 6. Interference of Parliament in Colonial Affairs. 7. No Representation in Parliament. Results of the American Revolution America won their independence from England Leaders of the American Revolution John Adams John Hancock George Washington Thomas Jefferson