Revolution & War for Independence

Front

The colonies RARELY traded together or had common interests. True or False?

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False

Front

Even during the revolution and eventual war, most Colonists saw themselves as English citizens, even if they did not agree with how they were being treated.

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True

Front

What document was the first official attempt at unifying the colonies, but ultimately failed?

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Albany Plan of Union

Front

Which event prepared competent Colonist military leaders and drove the British empire into debt?

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French and Indian War (Seven Year's War, WW0)

Front

The 1st and 2nd Continental Congresses allowed the colonies to meet, prepare unified responses to British taxes/laws, and eventually coordinate a military effort against the British.

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True

Front

What is the stereotypical or simplistic explanation as to why the 13 Colonies started to unite against their British rulers?

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Taxes

Front

What made the taxes and laws set by the King most unbearable for the colonists? Options: Taxes, 1763 Line of Proclamation, Political Propaganda

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Lack of Representation

Front

Events like the Boston Massacre were used as propaganda by Patriots to inspire undecided colonists to join their cause.

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True

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“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed, by their Creator, with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness."

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Declaration of Independence

Front

Which of the explanations BEST describes the circumstances that directly came before the Revolutionary War?

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To repay war debts and expand political power, the British used soldiers to enforce laws/taxes that Colonists had little say in creating, and protested increasingly.