American Revolution

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In what way did George III impact the British government?

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He tried to make Parliament bend to his will.

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What was the purpose of the Navigation Acts?

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regulate colonial trade.

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Why did colonists resent the new taxes imposed by Parliament after 1763?

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because the colonists did not have a say in Parliament.

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Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the American Revolution?

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It persuaded other nations to ally themselves with the American colonists.

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With which of the following statements would a framer of the U.S. Constitution disagree?

• Government works best when it gives unlimited rights and freedoms to its people.
• Government should respect all basic human rights.
• Government works best when it is founded upon the consent of the people.
• Government should allow people to follow any religion they choose.

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Government works best when it gives unlimited rights and freedoms to its people.

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What factors helped Britain become a global power?

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limited trade restrictions, location, territorial expansion.

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What influenced the writing of the Declaration of Independence?

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Locke's idea of popular sovereignty

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After the American Revolution began, which action did the Continental Congress take first?

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It raised an army and put George Washington in charge.

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The Declaration of Independence stated that governments were formed to

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protect each individual's natural rights.

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A key component of the U.S. government under the Constitution is

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the separation of powers among different branches of government.