Revolutionary War Flashcard

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What treaty ended the Revolutionary War?

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Treaty of Paris 1783

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Which document declared colonial independence from Great Britain?

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Declaration of Independence

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Who was the King of England during the Revolutionary War?

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King George III

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What was the purpose of the document "Common Sense"?

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To argue for complete independence from Britain

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Who wrote "Common Sense"?

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Thomas Paine

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Which Enlightenment thinker came up with the idea of natural rights?

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John Locke

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What was the Enlightenment?

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An intellectual and cultural movement in Europe

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What did the Olive Branch Petition ask for?

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Peace from King George III

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Which document did King George III reject? Options: The Olive Branch Petition, Declaration of Independence, Treaty of Paris 1783, Common Sense

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The Olive Branch Petition

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What year was the Treaty of Paris signed?

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1783