8th SS - Semester I Flashcard

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Because of salutary neglect on England’s colonies

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the colonies became used to acting independently

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One action that Boston colonies took to oppose the Tea Act was an event called the

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Boston Tea Party

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The author of Common Sense was

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Thomas Paine

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During the Revolutionary War, people sided with the rebels were called

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patriots

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The commander of the Continental Army was

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George Washington

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In the beginning of the Revolutionary War, the _______________ was made up of untrained and undisciplined volunteers.

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Continental army

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________ gave secret aid to the Americans during the Revolutionary War.

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France

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The Revolutionary War ended with the signing of the

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the Treaty of Paris

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The Articles of Confederation were created by the

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Continental Congress

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An important power the national government lacked under the Articles of Confederation was the ability to

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levy taxes