American Revolution 8th grade

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Which of the following reasons led to the outbreak of the American Revolution? Colonists did not feel they should be taxed to pay for the French and Indian War, Colonists wanted to expand their fur trade., Colonists wanted limitations on freedom of religion., Colonists were angered by the British loss in the French and Indian War.

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Colonists did not feel they should be taxed to pay for the French and Indian War

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Which geographic feature does the Line of Proclamation follow? Options: Appalachian Mountains, Mississippi River, Boston Harbor, Great Lakes

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Appalachian Mountains

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Which economic policy increased tensions between the colonies and Great Britain? Options: Mercantilism, Propaganda, Quartering of soldiers, Lack of representation

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Mercantilism

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The above strict policies of the British were a direct result of -

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Sons of Liberty members leading a protest on the Tea Act.

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What significant colonial document would best complete this diagram?

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Declaration of Independence

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The actions outlined in the above boxes are an example of British colonists ...

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engaging in acts of civil disobedience.

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The above quote depicts patriots' commitment to liberty by -

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signing the Declaration of Independence.

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Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are examples of unalienable rights which are rights that -

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people receive from their Creator and cannot be taken away.

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Jefferson used "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" in the Declaration to...

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argue that the king's violation of these rights justified the American Declaration of Independence.

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According to the source, which significant battle did Wentworth Cheswell fight in during the American Revolution? Options: Saratoga, Yorktown, Trenton, Concord

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Saratoga