American Revolution Test Review

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What was the main reason England ended salutary neglect with the colonies?

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To increase control and revenue to pay for the French and Indian War.

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What was the Great (Connecticut) Compromise?

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A settlement on legislative representation.

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What did Federalists support?

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A strong central government.

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What was a key reason for conflict between the colonists and the Cherokee?

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Competition for land.

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Who were the people that supported independence during the American Revolution?

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Patriots.

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What was the purpose of the Stamp Act?

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To raise revenue by taxing printed materials in the colonies.

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What was the significance of the Boston Tea Party?

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It was a protest against British taxation without representation.

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What did the Declaration of Independence state?

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It declared the colonies' independence from Britain and outlined the principles of individual rights.

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What was the role of the Continental Congress?

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To serve as a governing body for the colonies during the American Revolution.

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What was the outcome of the Treaty of Paris 1783?

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It officially ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized American independence.