Understanding the American Revolution

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What act passed by the British government required American colonists to pay taxes on paper goods?

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The Stamp Act

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What was the main reason colonists were upset about the Stamp Act?

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Lack of representation in Parliament

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Which event involved colonists throwing tea into Boston Harbor?

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The Boston Tea Party

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What was the purpose of the Committees of Correspondence?

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To spread information about boycotts

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Which document is most famous for being drafted and approved by the Continental Congress? Options: The Articles of Confederation, The Constitution, The Declaration of Independence, The Bill of Rights

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The Declaration of Independence

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What was the American Revolution considered "revolutionary"?

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It replaced monarch rule with a government without a king.

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Which Enlightenment thinker's ideas were more closely aligned with the American Revolution?

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John Locke

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What was a significant change in American society after the Revolution? Options: Immediate abolition of slavery, Americans viewed themselves as equal to each other, Establishment of a formal nobility, Women and non-property owners gained voting rights

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Americans viewed themselves as equal to each other

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What did the American Revolution demonstrate about revolutionary ideals?

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They can be challenging to live up to