Revolutionary War Practice Flashcard

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Why did the colonists and Great Britain's Parliament disagree?

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Parliament believed it had legal authority in the colonies, the colonists believed their local assemblies had legal authority in the colonies, and Parliament believed it had the right to tax the colonies.

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Why did colonists believe they should not be taxed by Parliament?

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They had no representation in Parliament.

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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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How did women support the war effort during the American Revolution?

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Women took on more responsibility.

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The Declaration of Independence states —

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All people are created equal, The authority to govern belongs to the people rather than to kings, All people have rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

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Which is NOT a reason for moving the capital from Williamsburg to Richmond? Options: Fire destroyed buildings in Williamsburg., Richmond was a more central location., Richmond was better protected against attack from the British., The population was moving westward for more opportunities.

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Fire destroyed buildings in Williamsburg.

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What was the result of the Battle of Yorktown?

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It resulted in the surrender of the British, which led to the end of the war.

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Who would have served in the Continental Army? Options: Loyalists, Patriots, Neutral, King George III

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Patriots

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Who remained loyal to Great Britain?

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Loyalists

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Who did not choose a side in the war?

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Neutral