7th Grade LEAP Review Study Guide - American Revolution

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What treaty ended the American Revolution?

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Treaty of Paris 1783

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What did the Treaty of Paris 1783 acknowledge about America?

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It acknowledged America as an independent nation and gave over British land ownerships all the way to the Mississippi River.

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Who influenced the Declaration of Independence with ideas of government and rights?

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John Locke.

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What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

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To declare independence from Great Britain and state the purposes for declaring independence, including grievances against Great Britain and the idea of consent of the governed.

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What were the Articles of Confederation?

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The first document that created a central/federal government with little power, leading to many weaknesses.

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List one weakness of the Articles of Confederation and its outcome.

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Congress had no power to levy or collect taxes, leading to the government always being short of money.

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Why was Shay's Rebellion significant in American history?

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It led to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.

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The Articles of Confederation affected the federal government's ability to raise an army by:

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requiring states to contribute troops voluntarily.

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What did the Great Compromise solve?

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The issue of representation in Congress

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Which plan was proposed by the more populated states?

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Virginia Plan