American Revolution Flashcard

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Which geographic feature is connected to the map above?

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Appalachian Mountains

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As late as 1775, many colonists were still reluctant to cut ties with Great Britain. Which event helped convince colonists that freedom was the best option? Options: Thomas Paine’s pamphlet, Common Sense; King George III’s acceptance of the Olive Branch Petition; The passage of the Intolerable Acts by Parliament; The British defeat of the colonists at the Battle of Bunker Hill

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Thomas Paine’s pamphlet, Common Sense

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This excerpt would be found in which historical document? Common Sense, Treaty of Paris 1783, Declaration of Independence, Proclamation of 1763

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Treaty of Paris 1783

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Who is the forgotten victim from the night of March 5, 1775, depicted in the famous illustration?

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Crispus Attucks

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Which economic policy increased tensions between the colonies and Great Britain? - Discouraged colonies from producing manufactured goods - Encouraged colonies to buy from their mother country - Increased the wealth of the mother country - Colonial trade with other countries was restricted

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Mercantilism

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Determine which detail describes the British economic policies following the French and Indian War: Closed Boston Harbor until money was paid back from the Boston Tea Party incident, Taxed all newspapers, magazines, and legal documents, Taxed imported British goods such as glass, lead, paper, and tea.

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Closed Boston Harbor until money was paid back from the Boston Tea Party incident

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What significant colonial document would complete this diagram?

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Declaration of Independence

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The actions outlined in the above boxes are an example of British colonists -

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engaging in acts of civil disobedience

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The above quote depicts Patriots’ commitment to liberty by -

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signing the Declaration of Independence

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What are unalienable rights, AND why did Thomas Jefferson mention them in the Declaration of Independence?

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They are rights that cannot be taken away, and Jefferson mentioned them to emphasize the inherent freedoms of individuals.