AH Lesson 7 Test

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What is a 'militia'?

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A small army made up of everyday citizens trained to protect their town or colony.

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What was the main cause of the Ohio Valley Conflict in 1754?

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Tensions between settlers and the French.

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What is a 'boycott'?

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A refusal to buy goods from a certain source as a form of protest.

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What happened during the First Battle of Lexington on April 19, 1775?

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British troops attacked Lexington to seize weapons, but a skirmish resulted in eight colonial deaths, sparking wider conflict.

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How did Patriots use the Boston Massacre to influence public opinion?

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They called it the 'Boston Massacre' to stir anti-British sentiment.

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What is the significance of the term 'Patriot' during the American Revolution?

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Patriots were colonists who rebelled against British control and fought for independence.

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What role did George Washington play in the American Revolution?

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He was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army.

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What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress in 1774?

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To address colonial grievances and organize resistance against British policies.

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What does 'taxation without representation' mean?

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It refers to the colonists' belief that they should not be taxed by a government in which they had no elected representatives.

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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.