American Revolution U.S. History STAAR review

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Reason for growth of representative/self-government

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Distance from Britain, Pilgrim's Mayflower Compact(social contract), Virginia House of Burgesses, Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, First Great Awakening, John Locke.

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Mercantilism

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British controlled colonial trade; angered colonists.

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American Revolution

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People who make their own Country.

The American Revolution was a conflict between the Thirteen American colonies and Great Britain, leading to the independence of the United States.

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Proclamation of 1763

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Law prohibited colonist from moving west of Appalachian Mountains; colonists ignored.

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Consent of the Governed

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Belief British should have colonists'' permission to pass taxes; main reason for American Revolution.

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Intolerable Acts

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British response to Boston Tea Party; colonists formed the 1st Cont. Congress and sent list of complaints to KG3.

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Declaration of Independence

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Thomas Jefferson; list of grievances/complaints against KG3 ; right to create new government.

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Unalienable Rights

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Rights all people have from birth; life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness; Declaration of Independence.

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Saratoga

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Turning point of war; France supported the Americans.

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Yorktown

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Last major battle; British defeated and signed Treaty of Paris recognizing U.S. independence.