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15 Cards in this Set
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What was John Locke's influence on the American Revolution
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*natural rights
*government protects rights of the people *people give power to government |
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What is philosophy of Declaration of Independence?
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1. unalienable rights 2.gov protects rights 3. people consent to be governed 4. people have right to change gov when gov violates rights
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How did British try to control the colonies?
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Stamp Act,Intolerable Acts,
Declaratory Act, Tea Act, Writs of Assistance |
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How did colonist respond to Britain's control of revenue?
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formed Sons of Liberty Boston Tea Party boycotts First Continental Congress formed militias,Daughters of Liberty, Committee of Correspondence, Olive Branch Petition
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Why were colonists able to defeat British?
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home territory,guerrilla warfare,dedication to cause, assistance from foreign allies, strong leadership
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What were Britain's reasons for controlling the colonies?
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desire to be world power, raise revenue through taxation
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Why did England impose taxes?
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help finance French&Indian War, help maintain British troops in the colonies
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Why were the colonies unhappy with British rule?
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colonies had not representation in Parliment, resentment of colonial governors, Britain wanted strict control over colonial legislatures, colonies opposed taxes, Proclamation of 1763 blocked western expansion
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What was the Boston Massacre?
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Colonists were shot after taunting British soldiers.
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What was the Boston Tea Party?
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Samuel Adams and Paul Revere led patriots in throwing tea into Boston Harbor to protest tea taxes.
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What was the First Continental Congress?
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Delegates from all colonies except Georgia met to discuss problems with England and to promote independence.
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What was the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
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the first armed fight of the Revolutionary War
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When was the Declaration of Independence approved?
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July 4, 1776
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Why is the Battle of Yorktown important?
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Lord Cornwallis surrendered and ended the Revolutionary War
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What was the Treaty of Paris?
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England recognized American independence when this treaty was signed.
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