Unit 4 Study Guide

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What key document did Thomas Jefferson write that became significant in American history?

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The Declaration of Independence.

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Which country became the dominant power in North America as a result of the French and Indian War?

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Great Britain.

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What was the name of the meeting where representatives from 12 of the 13 colonies gathered in Philadelphia?

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The First Continental Congress.

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What role did France play in the American Revolution?

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France sent military troops to help the colonists fight the British.

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Who wrote the pamphlet 'Common Sense' that influenced the decision to fight for independence?

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Thomas Paine.

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What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

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To declare the colonies' independence from British rule.

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What year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

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1776.

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What was the significance of the First Continental Congress?

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It was a unified response by the colonies to British policies and actions.

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What was the outcome of the French and Indian War for the British?

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They gained significant territorial claims in North America.

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What was the impact of Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense' on public opinion?

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It encouraged colonists to support independence from Britain.