American History Questions

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Which of the following was a main cause of the American Revolution? The invention of the steam engine, The imposition of British taxes on the colonies, The discovery of America, The signing of the Treaty of Paris

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The imposition of British taxes on the colonies

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What was the proclamation of 1763?

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A decree that forbade American colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.

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What was the significance of the Battle of Lexington and Concord?

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It marked the start of the American Revolutionary War.

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What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?

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It was the final major battle of the American Revolutionary War.

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Which treaty ended the American Revolutionary War? Options: Treaty of Versailles, Treaty of Paris, Treaty of Ghent, Treaty of Tordesillas

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Treaty of Paris

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Compare and contrast the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution.

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The Articles of Confederation allowed for a weak central government, while the Constitution established a stronger one.

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What was one of the main causes of the Civil War?

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Economic differences between the North and South

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The Battle of Gettysburg was important because:

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It was the turning point in the Civil War.

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What were the 3 Civil War amendments and what did they state?

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13th Amendment abolished slavery, 14th Amendment granted citizenship and equal protection, 15th Amendment gave voting rights regardless of race

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What was the significance of the Dred Scott vs. Sanford case?

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It upheld the rights of slave owners and denied citizenship to African Americans.