American Revolution REVIEW

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Who was the King of England during the American Revolution?

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King George III

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The American Revolution was motivated by the Enlightened idea: That all men are created equal.

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That all men are created equal

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Finish this American Colonist Motto, "No Taxation without..."

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Representation

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Jefferson's political ideas were influenced by the ______________________, a movement that emphasized science and reason as guides to help see the world more clearly.

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Enlightenment

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Jefferson was inspired by Enlightenment thinker ___________ _____________, who believed that people have natural rights—rights that belong to them simply because they are human.

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John Locke

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Authored by Thomas Jefferson, this document harshly criticized King George III and proclaimed the colonies as sovereign.

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The Declaration of Independence

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One of the main purposes of the Declaration of Independence was to -

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detail the many grievances (complaints) the colonists had against the king

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Which document includes the quotes: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal... with unalienable rights... life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."
"That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed..."
"That whenever any form of government becomes destructive... it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and institute a new government."

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Declaration of Independence

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*Life*
*Liberty*
*Pursuit of Happiness*
The rights listed above were -

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written by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence.

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What day is recognized as the official day America declared its independence?

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July 4th, 1776