The List of Grievances was the part of the Declaration that

detailed the colonists' complaints with King George III.

In which order do the sections of the Declaration of Independence go? Options: Preamble, Declaration of Natural Rights, Grievances, Resolution; Preamble, Declaration of Natural Rights, Grievances, Resolution; Declaration of Natural Rights, Preamble, Grievances, Resolution; Declaration of Natural Rights, Resolution, Grievances, Preamble

Preamble, Declaration of Natural Rights, Grievances, Resolution

Gave an inspirational speech in the House of Burgesses. With a famous line of, "Give me Liberty or give me Death."

Why was Saratoga a turning point in the war?

It showed that the Colonist could defeat the British.

What were things the Stamp Act taxed? Options: Lead, Metal, Plastic, Mail; Paper, Cards, Newspaper, Legal Documents; cows, pigs, dogs; plastic, glass, cows

Paper, Cards, Newspaper, Legal Documents

The Proclamation of 1763 was:

A way for the British to try to stop colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains

The 2nd Continental Congress accomplished 4 significant duties: List these

approved army, sent delegates to forgein countries, appointed George Washington, Wrote DOI, printed money

The Quartering Act was:

The British forced the colonists to house their soldiers without their permission

Forced the colonists to buy special tax stamps for official documents

The reason the colonists did not like the Stamp Act was

They had no representation in Parliament to okay the tax.

The Boston Tea Party was:

An event where the Sons of Liberty dressed as Natives and dumped Tea into the Boston Harbor

The Intolerable Acts were passed:

As a punishment to Boston after the Boston Tea Party

Who were the Patriots?

Colonists who wanted to be independent from the British Empire

Why did the British move the war to the Southern colonies?

The British believed that there were more Loyalists in the South.

What was Common Sense? Who wrote this? and what year was it written?

A Pamphlet by Thomas Paine. Written 1/10/1776. It made a clear case for independence.

Which of the following contributed the most to American victory in the Revolutionary War? French Military and Financial Assistance, A major American victory at Valley Forge, Failure of Loyalists to participate effectively in the war, British failure to capture New York City

French Military and Financial Assistance

The Enlightenment era idea of the social contract (think Locke, Rousseau) was important to the American Revolution because

It emphasized consent of the governed and individual rights inspiring American revolutionaries to challenge British rule.

Define Popular Sovereignty.

The idea that people are the source of the gov. authority and are expected to serve the people.

The Olive Branch Petition was sent to King George III

to ask for a return to peace between England the colonies

Describe how America has limited gov.

3 branches of gov, checks and balances, separations of powers

American Gov Chapter 2 TEST Flashcards

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What is the Enlightenment?

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An intellectual movement emphasizing reason.

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What is the Magna Carta?

Back

A document limiting the power of the king

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What is a compact?

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A formal agreement between parties

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What was the Great Awakening?

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A religious revival in the American colonies

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Which law system is based on the principles of fairness?

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Equity Law

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What does the term "Boycott" mean?

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To refuse to buy or use goods and services

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Which of these is NOT considered a natural right by a certain political philosopher we emphasized in class? Options: Life, Liberty, Property, Wealth

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Wealth

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