Key Events in US History

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What was the first governing document of Plymouth Colony that established self-government based on majority rule and mutual consent?

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Mayflower Compact

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Which event is described as the first elected legislative assembly in colonial America, established self-governance and political representation in Virginia?

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House of Burgesses

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What was the British policy that permitted colonial self-government and economic freedom, leading to increased autonomy in the colonies?

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Salutary Neglect

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The French and Indian War was a fight over land and power in North America and helped shape the future of both the United States and Canada.

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Who proposed the Albany Plan of Union in 1754, which was the first formal proposal to unite the colonies for defense and cooperation during the French and Indian War?

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Benjamin Franklin

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The Boston Tea Party was a protest by American colonists against which act?

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The Tea Act

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What was the main cause of the Revolutionary War between the 13 colonies and Great Britain?

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Britain attempted to assert more power over the colonies by increasing taxes and other measures, fueling discontent among colonists.

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What is the foundation document of the United States which declared its independence from Great Britain?

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Declaration of Independence

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Which document outlined reasons for the separation from Britain and established principles for the new government?

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Declaration of Independence

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What was the United States' first constitution called?

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Articles of Confederation