American Revolution STAAR Questions

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British colonists objected to the Proclamation of 1763 because they

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resented the limits it imposed on westward expansion

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The Continental Congress issued this commission to --

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George Washington

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In 1787, Congress awarded John Paul Jones the Congressional Gold Medal in honor of his "valor and brilliant services" during the Revolutionary War. Which accomplishment was Congress recognizing?

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Commanding a victory at sea against the British navy

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The excerpt above reflects the dissatisfaction of American colonists with the-

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Economic policies imposed by Great Britain following the French and Indian War

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The rights listed were --

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defined by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence

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The factors listed contributed most to the --

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growth of representative government in the British colonies

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Parliament passes the Intolerable Acts.

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Which excerpt from the Declaration of Independence best explains why colonists were unhappy about their lack of representation in the British parliament? Options: "He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people." "For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent." "He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good." "For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences."

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For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent.

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What was one result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783?

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Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent country.