History Flashcard

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What happened to the colonies after the French and Indian War?

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They were taxed by Great Britain.

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Who enforced British laws in the colonies?

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Colonial governors

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What did Great Britain want in terms of control over colonial legislatures?

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Strict control

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What are "certain unalienable rights" mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?

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Rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

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From whom does the government derive its power according to the Declaration of Independence?

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The people

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Who was the British king during the Revolutionary era?

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King George III

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Who helped frame the Declaration of Independence and gain French support?

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Benjamin Franklin

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Who made a daring ride to warn colonists of British arrival?

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Paul Revere

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What role did Crispus Attucks play in the Boston Massacre?

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He was the first person to die in the Boston Massacre.

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What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?

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To discuss problems with Great Britain and promote independence