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The Dominion of New England was a failed super-colony-state governed for two years by

(Q073) Which colonies most likely allowed Catholics and Jews to vote and hold public office?

(Q051) By late 1774, colonial Committees of Safety had begun transferring effective power from established colonial governments (under British control) to

Match each colony with the best description.

(Q050) New York was named after 

Symbols of freedom that appeared in some places in the colonies included 

Spanish authorities officially condemned slavery because

(Q043) What did Patriot victory in the American Revolution encourage in the Borderlands (past the Appalachian Mountains)?

What were the two most influential political ideologies on the Founding Fathers?

Select one of the topics below and write an essay using as many facts, dates, events, and primary source text references (such as the Code of Hammurabi) to support your argument. You should prepare to write a minimum of 4-5 paragraphs.  Two or three sentences or a paragraph will not be enough to demonstrate what you have learned about this topic  (25 points). 1.     What were the major characteristics of Athenian society and how did it change over time?  What were the limits of Athenian democracy? How did Athenian society compare to your idea of what is commonly defined as democracy in the modern era? 2.     How did Alexander the Great impact the areas he conquered and legacy of the Greeks?  Explain the conquests of Alexander changed both Greek society and those regions conquered. 3.     What events and issues led to the collapse of the Roman republic?  How and why did Julius Caesar’s career begin the formal transition from republic to empire? How did Caesar and his successors, such as Augustus, effect this change? 4.     Explain the rise of Islam and its impact on various regions of the world. 5.     Discuss the rise of Christianity from the life and times of the historic Jesus through the reign of Constantine. How did Constantine change the Roman empire and the scope of the impact of Christianity on the Roman world?