CCA 1 Q2 Review #2

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What was one effect of the French and Indian War?

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The war led to increased British debt, which resulted in higher taxes for the colonists.

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What does the Declaration of Independence signify about government and human rights?

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It states that if a government abuses human rights, people have the right to create a new government.

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What significant event occurred after the Declaration of Independence was signed?

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The establishment of the United States as an independent nation.

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Who were the Loyalists during the American Revolution?

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Colonists who remained loyal to the British Crown.

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What was the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

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To declare the colonies' independence from British rule.

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What was a consequence of the colonists' actions after the French and Indian War?

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The colonists began to resist British taxation and control.

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What was the significance of the phrase 'no taxation without representation'?

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It expressed the colonists' belief that they should not be taxed by a government in which they had no political representation.

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What role did Thomas Jefferson play in the Declaration of Independence?

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He was the principal author of the document.

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What was the impact of the Declaration of Independence on other nations?

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It inspired other countries and movements seeking independence and democratic governance.

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What was one reason the colonists wanted independence from Britain?

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They wanted to have control over their own governance and laws.