Unit 2: American Revolution

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Why did Parliament(England) pass these acts-Sugar Act, Stamp Act, and Townshend Acts? Options: promote growth of cottage industries, encourage foreign trade with colonies, recover the cost of defending the colonies, fund the establishment of new colonies

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recover the cost of defending the colonies

Answer explanation

Parliament passed the Sugar Act, Stamp Act, and Townshend Acts primarily to recover the cost of defending the colonies after the French and Indian War, as Britain sought to alleviate its financial burden.

Front

How did mercantilism create tension between Great Britain and the colonies?

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prevent colonists from trading with other foreign countries

Answer explanation

Mercantilism restricted colonial trade, forcing colonists to trade only with Great Britain. This limitation created resentment and tension, as colonists wanted the freedom to trade with other nations for better prices and goods.

Front

How did the Sugar Act, Quartering Act, and Stamp Act contribute to the start of the Revolutionary War?

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angered colonists, believed their civil liberties had been violated

Answer explanation

The Sugar Act, Quartering Act, and Stamp Act angered colonists as they believed these laws violated their civil liberties, leading to widespread resentment and resistance against British authority, which ultimately contributed to the Revolutionary War.

Front

Why did colonists dislike the Proclamation of 1763?

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resented the limits it imposed on westward expansion

Answer explanation

Colonists disliked the Proclamation of 1763 because it limited their westward expansion, preventing them from settling new lands and accessing resources, which they found frustrating and restrictive.

Front

Why is Saratoga the turning point in the Revolutionary War?

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American victory convinced France to ally with the United States

Answer explanation

The American victory at Saratoga was crucial as it convinced France to ally with the United States, providing essential military support and resources, which significantly shifted the balance in favor of the Americans.

Front

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

Answer explanation

One result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783 was that Great Britain officially recognized the United States as an independent country, marking the end of the Revolutionary War and establishing U.S. sovereignty.

Front

Which of these is a grievance from the Declaration of Independence?
Colonists born in America were prohibited from holding elected office
Colonists were forced to quarter troops in their homes
Colonists were not eligible to become officers in the British Army
Colonists were required to serve a year in their colony's militia

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Colonists were forced to quarter troops in their homes

Answer explanation

One grievance in the Declaration of Independence is that colonists were forced to quarter troops in their homes, highlighting the imposition of British authority and lack of respect for colonial rights.

Front

This list includes rights that are considered? -Life -Liberty -Pursuit of happiness

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unalienable

Answer explanation

The rights listed—Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness—are considered unalienable, meaning they cannot be taken away or denied. This concept is foundational in the Declaration of Independence.

Front

Which of these completes the graphic organizer? Options: Parliament repeals the Stamp and Sugar Acts, King George III allows colonists to petition tax relief, Parliament passes the Intolerable Acts, King George III appoints colonial representatives to Parliament

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Parliament passes the Intolerable Acts

Answer explanation

The Intolerable Acts were a direct response to colonial resistance, making this choice the most relevant to the graphic organizer. The other options either suggest concessions or earlier actions that do not fit the context.

Front

Who did the Second Continental Congress appoint to lead the Continental Army?

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George Washington

Answer explanation

The Second Continental Congress appointed George Washington as the commander of the Continental Army due to his military experience and leadership qualities, making him a key figure in the American Revolutionary War.