US History- Standard 4 Questions -REVIEW-

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What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

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To declare independence from Britain

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Which philosophical ideas influenced the Declaration of Independence? Options: Enlightenment ideas of natural rights and government by consent, The divine right of kings, Theocracy, Marxist theories of government

Back

Enlightenment ideas of natural rights and government by consent

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Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Why was the French alliance important to the American Revolution?

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It provided the Americans with troops, naval support, and resources

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What battle marked the turning point of the American Revolution?

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• Battle of Saratoga

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 Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army?

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George Washington

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How did geography impact the American Revolution? The Americans used the vast size of the land to their advantage. The British were unfamiliar with the terrain. The Americans had to fight on their own soil, which gave them an advantage.

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All of the above

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Which battle led to the final victory of the American Revolution?

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Battle of Yorktown

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Which document officially ended the American Revolution?

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Treaty of Paris, 1783

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What were the terms of the Treaty of Paris, 1783? Options: Britain recognized American independence, America gained land east of the Mississippi River, Both A and B, None of the above

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Both A and B