Unit 2 Test: Practice and Review

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What country would eventually ally with the U.S. by providing soldiers and Naval support?

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France

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According to the Declaration, what is the main purpose of Gov’t?

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protect the natural rights of citizens

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Which Enlightenment philosopher had a huge influence on ideas written into the Declaration of Independence?

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John Locke

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What are your 3 Unalienable Rights, as expressed by Thomas Jefferson? Options: Peace, Love and Joy, Life, Liberty, and Property, Life, Leadership and Pursuit of Happiness, Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness

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Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness

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Which group is in the chronological correct order? Yorktown, Valley Forge, Saratoga, Trenton, Battle of Trenton, Saratoga, Valley Forge, and Yorktown, Battle of Trenton, Valley Forge, Battle of Yorktown, and Saratoga, Valley Forge, Yorktown, Battle of Trenton, and Saratoga

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Battle of Trenton, Saratoga, Valley Forge, and Yorktown

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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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What document signaled the official end of the war? Options: Treaty of Paris 1763, Treaty of Versailles, Treaty of Paris 1783, Rights of Man

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Treaty of Paris 1783

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"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal... with unalienable rights... life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." This is an example of which of John Locke's ideas?

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Natural Rights

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Why was the victory at the Battle of Saratoga (turning point in the American Revolution) so important to the patriot cause?

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It convinced France to aid the colonies in their fight.

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On December 25th, Washington crossed Delaware River and took advantage of the sleeping soldiers in a surprise attack in a victory for the Continental army.

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Battle of Trenton