The American Revolution Flashcard

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The Albany Plan of Union called for

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the colonies to unite to fight against the French and Indians

Answer explanation

The Albany Plan of Union proposed that the colonies unite to fight against the French and Indians.

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What was one result of the French and Indian War?

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British territory was expanded to the Mississippi River

Answer explanation

The result of the French and Indian War was the expansion of British territory to the Mississippi River.

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What law was passed to stop the colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains?

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The Proclamation of 1763

Answer explanation

The Proclamation of 1763 was passed to prevent colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.

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What was a result of the French and Indian War that led directly to the American Revolution? Options: The British lost most of their colonies in the Americas, French colonies expanded west of the Appalachians, Native American Indians were given lands west of the Appalachians, England passed new taxes so the American colonists could help pay war debts

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England passed new taxes so the American colonists could help pay war debts

Answer explanation

The British passed new taxes to have the American colonists help pay war debts, which sparked the American Revolution.

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Which statement represents one of the main ideas in the Declaration of Independence? Options: The United States needs to stay friendly with Britain, The United States must remove all Native Americans from the United States, People have a right to overthrow an unjust government, Americans cannot afford to pay high British taxes

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People have a right to overthrow an unjust government

Answer explanation

The main idea in the Declaration of Independence is that people have a right to overthrow an unjust government.

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What was the role of the Sons of Liberty and the Daughters of Liberty?

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They staged both peaceful and violent protests against British policies

Answer explanation

The Sons of Liberty and the Daughters of Liberty played a crucial role in staging peaceful and violent protests against British policies in the colonies.

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What conclusion can be made about the Boston Massacre? Options: The American Colonists were the aggressors, The British attacked innocent American Colonists, Both the American Colonists and the British soldiers had a different perspective of the event, The Sons of Liberty antagonized the Colonist and the British

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Both the American Colonists and the British soldiers had a different perspective of the event

Answer explanation

The Boston Massacre had different perspectives from both American Colonists and British soldiers.

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The main goal of MOST of the British Acts were to...

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Allow Great Britain to raise money through taxes to pay off war debt after the French and Indian War

Answer explanation

The main goal of MOST of the British Acts was to raise money through taxes to pay off war debt after the French and Indian War.

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British Laws led to which of the following? outbreak of the French and Indian War, expansion of British trade with the 13 Colonies, start of the American Revolution, passage of the Northwest Ordinance

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start of the American Revolution

Answer explanation

The British Laws led to the start of the American Revolution. These laws, such as the Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts, imposed taxes and restrictions on the American colonies, which eventually led to their rebellion against British rule.

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Which two groups in American history are enemies prior and during the American Revolution? Options: Puritans and Pilgrims, British and French, Loyalists and Patriots, Federalists and Anti-federalists

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Loyalists and Patriots

Answer explanation

During the American Revolution, the two groups that were enemies were the Loyalists and Patriots. They had opposing views on independence from Britain.