Revolutions and Turning Points Exam rEview

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These two philosophers played a major role in ideas that help contribute to change including social contract, limited government, consent of the governed and separation of powers.

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Montesquieu and Rousseau

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Which of the following countries did not stake a claim to territory in the new world (Americas) previous to the American revolution? Spain, Russia, France, England

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Russia

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This was the name of the conflict between France and Great Britain for control of the new world and American colonies.

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The Seven Years' War

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This was the term given to the British practice of leaving the colonies alone as long as they were producing and making money for the British. It led to the colonies beginning to govern themselves.

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Salutary Neglect

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Which of the following is not an act or tax that caused Colonial protest and trend towards revolution? Sugar Act, Quartering Act, Tea Act

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Silk Road Tariff

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Finish this colonial saying for taxes and acts in the colonies without a seat in the British Parliament. "No taxation without ..............................."

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Representation

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This group led protests around the American Colonies highlighting the unfair British taxes and acts.

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Sons of Liberty

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The Spark that caused the American Revolution took place here: Lexington and Concord, Boston, Philadelphia, Jamestown

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Lexington and Concord

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The date that the Declaration of Independence was signed, signaling the begin of America as a nation

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July 4, 1776

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The name of America's first constitution

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Articles of Confederation