The Revolution

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What was the significance of the Battle of Trenton?

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It was important because George Washington famously crossed the Delaware River.

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What did the Treaty of Paris, 1783 accomplish?

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It ended the American Revolution, recognized American Independence, and set boundaries of the U.S.

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Why did Britain begin taxing the colonists after the French and Indian War?

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The British had a larger war debt and they wanted the colonists to pay it back.

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What role did enslaved and free Blacks play during the Revolution?

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They fought on both sides hoping for freedom after the war.

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What were those who opposed the adoption of the Constitution called?

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They were called anti-federalists.

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What was the Olive Branch Petition?

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A final attempt by the colonists to avoid war with Britain by asserting their rights.

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What was the Albany Plan of Union?

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A proposal to create a unified government for the Thirteen Colonies.

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What was the Declaratory Act of 1766?

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An act that stated Parliament had the right to legislate for the colonies 'in all cases whatsoever'.

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What was the main purpose of the Continental Congress?

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To coordinate colonial resistance to British policies.

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What was the impact of the French and Indian War on British-colonial relations?

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It led to increased taxation and resentment among the colonists.