US History

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What is the Enlightenment?

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It was a philosophical movement that focused on reason and science.

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Rationalism

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Rationalism is the belief that reason is the main source of knowledge.

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What was Pontiac's Rebellion?

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Pontiac's Rebellion was a Native American uprising against British rule in 1763.

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What battle was determining for the victory of the British crown during the Seven Years War in North America?

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The Battle of Quebec

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What was the Tea Act of 1773?

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The Tea Act of 1773 was a British law that allowed the East India Company to sell tea directly to the American colonies, leading to colonial protests.

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What were the results of the Treaty of Paris of 1763?

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France lost most of its North American territories, Britain gained Canada and Florida, and Spain received Louisiana.

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What were two major losses for the British Army during the Seven Years war?

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Battle of Fort Necessity and the Braddock Expedition

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Who were the Sons of Liberty?

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A group of American colonists opposing British taxation and policies.

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What was the Second Continental Congress celebrated in Philadelphia in 1775?

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The Second Continental Congress was a governing body that managed the American Revolutionary War and led to the Declaration of Independence.

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What were the sections of the Declaration of Independence?

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Introduction, Preamble, List of Grievances, Resolution of Independence, Signatures