The colonial militia gained fighting experience and witnessed that the British could be beaten in battle

The French and the colonists became more closely linked, leading to a revolutionary war-time alliance

Native Americans were co-opted into the military organization and thus were more closely linked with the colonists

The British government was forced to repeal many of the strict tax and tariff laws in an accord with the colonial militia

French loss of territory West of the Mississippi lead to a free expansion of colonial settlers westward

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Spain wished to settle the Americas before its European rivals.

Spain desired to have a special opportunity to import spices from Asian markets.

Columbus was seeking a quicker route to Asia than the Eastward trip around Africa.

Ferdinand and Isabella believed Columbus might find gold and other precious metals.

Columbus and the Spanish Monarchs sought to spread Christianity into Asia.

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cruel and unusual punishment

double jeopardy

the President from serving more than two terms

the personal consumption of alcohol

judicial review