American Revolution - Stephanie Foy | Biblioteka

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The Declaration of Independence is best described as

a description of a new framework for government.

a formal declaration of war from the colonies.

a statement that the United States would not become involved in foreign affairs.

an explanation of why the colonies were dissolving political connection with Britain.

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Why did Britain abandon the policy of salutary neglect after the French & Indian War?

To impose taxes that would help pay for the war

To limit colonial trade with France

To show the colonists that they needed Great Britain

To gain further territory past the Appalachian Mountains

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Which of the following resulted from the event described in the quote?

Treaty of Paris, 1763

Treaty of Paris, 1783

Boston Tea Party

Proclamation of 1763

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How did George Washington improve the effectiveness of US forces during the American Revolution?

He refused to allow ambushes and guerilla warfare (sneak attacks).

He asked Baron von Steuben to train the troops at Valley Forge.

He invaded Spanish outposts.

He convinced Hessian troops to enlist in the Continental Army.

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After the passage of the Stamp Act of 1765, the colonists began to believe that

Native Americans should abide by the same laws as the colonists.

they should only follow laws approved by their own representatives.

they should appeal to the French for support against the British.

the British would begin to provide more services to the colonists.

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Thomas Paine's Common Sense was important to the movement for independence because

it outlined an approach for protesting British taxes.

it chastised the colonists for protests against British control.

it supported continued loyalty to the King of England.

it convinced the colonists that the colonies could survive without Great Britain.

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Which of the following marks the turning point of the American Revolution, in which the French decided to support the colonists?

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How did the British respond to the Boston Tea Party?

By allowing the colonists to declare independence

By allowing colonists to have representation in Parliament

By passing the Intolerable Acts

By passing the Stamp Act

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The map above shows British forces being surrounded by American and French forces. This map most likely represents which of the following?

Battle of Saratoga

Battle of Yorktown

Battle of Trenton

Boston Tea Party

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Which law prohibited the colonists from settling the land west of the Appalachain Mountains after the French and Indian War?

Intolerable Acts

Proclamation of 1763

Treaty of Paris 1763

Navigation Acts