American Revolution Test Review

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What were the Battles of Lexington & Concord?

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The first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War, fought on April 19, 1775, marking the start of armed conflict between Britain and the American colonies.

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What was the Boston Tea Party?

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A political protest by the Sons of Liberty in Boston on December 16, 1773, where they dumped 342 chests of British tea into the harbor to oppose the Tea Act.

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What is the Declaration of Independence?

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A document adopted on July 4, 1776, declaring the thirteen American colonies independent from British rule, authored primarily by Thomas Jefferson.

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What was the French and Indian War?

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A conflict between Britain and France in North America (1754-1763) that set the stage for the American Revolution by increasing British debt and colonial discontent.

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What was a specific strength of the Articles of Confederation?

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The ability to declare war, which allowed the new nation to defend itself and engage in military actions.

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Who were the Patriots?

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Colonists who rebelled against British control during the American Revolution, advocating for independence and self-governance.

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What were Loyalists?

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Colonists who remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolution, opposing the Patriots' push for independence.

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What caused constant conflict between colonists and the Cherokee?

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Competition for land, as both groups sought to expand their territories in North America.

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What is salutary neglect?

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A British policy of relaxed enforcement of regulations in the colonies, allowing them to operate with a degree of autonomy.

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What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris 1783?

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