Fill in the blank: The rallying cry of "no taxation without representation" became a unifying slogan for the _______.

Open-ended: Explain how economic factors contributed to the American Revolution as described in the passage.

Fill in the blank: The American Revolution marked the birth of the United States as an _______ nation.

Open-ended: Describe the social and ideological factors that fueled the revolutionary spirit in the colonies.

Fill in the blank: The American colonies began to see themselves as distinct from Britain, with their own unique _______ and needs.

Open-ended: How did the colonies' development of their own economies contribute to the American Revolution?

What role did Enlightenment ideas play in the American Revolution according to the passage?

• They supported the British monarchy.

• They challenged traditional notions of monarchy and aristocracy.

• They encouraged colonists to remain loyal to Britain.

• They promoted the idea of a stronger British Empire.

Which pamphlet is mentioned in the passage as influential in spreading revolutionary ideas?

• "The Federalist Papers"

• "Common Sense"

• "The Rights of Man"

• "The Wealth of Nations"

What was one of the primary causes of the American Revolution according to the passage?

• The desire for more British troops in the colonies

• The growing sense of American identity and desire for self-governance

• The need for more British goods

• The lack of natural resources in the colonies

What was the impact of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" according to the passage?

• It discouraged the idea of independence.

• It argued for independence and the creation of a republic.

• It supported the British monarchy.

• It had no significant impact on the colonies.