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Why did the American colonies rebel against British rule?
Why did the American colonies rebel against British rule?
- Due to unhappiness with life in the American colonies
- To seek economic opportunities in England
- Because of British victory in the French and Indian War
- As a reaction to British taxation policies and lack of representation in Parliament (correct)
What contributed to the growing discontent and rebellion of the American colonies?
What contributed to the growing discontent and rebellion of the American colonies?
- Abolishment of colonial legislatures by the British government
- The generous tax breaks provided by the British government
- Tightened trade regulations and increased taxation post French and Indian War (correct)
- Representation of colonies in the British Parliament
What was the significance of the Stamp Act (1765) in relation to the American colonies?
What was the significance of the Stamp Act (1765) in relation to the American colonies?
- It was warmly welcomed and accepted by the colonists
- It required paid stamps on all paper documents, angering colonists for lack of representation (correct)
- It granted colonists representation in the British Parliament
- It imposed taxes on imported goods only
Why did the Boston Tea Party occur in 1773?
Why did the Boston Tea Party occur in 1773?
What was the outcome of the Intolerable Acts (1774) passed by the British Parliament?
What was the outcome of the Intolerable Acts (1774) passed by the British Parliament?
What did the First Continental Congress held in 1774 aim to achieve?
What did the First Continental Congress held in 1774 aim to achieve?
How did the lack of representation in the British Parliament impact the American colonies?
How did the lack of representation in the British Parliament impact the American colonies?
What role did self-governing play in the build-up to the American Revolution?
What role did self-governing play in the build-up to the American Revolution?
What was a central grievance that led to colonial discontent with British rule?
What was a central grievance that led to colonial discontent with British rule?
What led to heightened tensions between Britain and its American colonies post-French and Indian War?
What led to heightened tensions between Britain and its American colonies post-French and Indian War?
What was the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
What was the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
What was the primary weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
What was the primary weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
What was the key difference between the Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution?
What was the key difference between the Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution?
What was the primary influence of Enlightenment philosophers on the U.S. Constitution?
What was the primary influence of Enlightenment philosophers on the U.S. Constitution?
What was the role of the people in the U.S. government established by the Constitution?
What was the role of the people in the U.S. government established by the Constitution?
What was the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
What was the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
How were the American and French Revolutions connected?
How were the American and French Revolutions connected?
What was the key idea behind Jean-Jacques Rousseau's philosophy?
What was the key idea behind Jean-Jacques Rousseau's philosophy?
What was the primary impact of Voltaire's ideas on the new U.S. government?
What was the primary impact of Voltaire's ideas on the new U.S. government?
How did Montesquieu's ideas influence the U.S. government?
How did Montesquieu's ideas influence the U.S. government?
What was the primary focus of the First Continental Congress?
What was the primary focus of the First Continental Congress?
What event marked the start of the American Revolution?
What event marked the start of the American Revolution?
Which philosopher's ideas about social contract and natural rights influenced the Declaration of Independence?
Which philosopher's ideas about social contract and natural rights influenced the Declaration of Independence?
Which of the following was a strength of the British during the American Revolution?
Which of the following was a strength of the British during the American Revolution?
What advantage did the colonists have over the British during the American Revolution?
What advantage did the colonists have over the British during the American Revolution?
What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga in 1777?
What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga in 1777?
What was the purpose of the Treaty of Alliance signed by the Continental Congress and France in 1778?
What was the purpose of the Treaty of Alliance signed by the Continental Congress and France in 1778?
According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the purpose of government?
According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the purpose of government?
What did the Treaty of Paris, signed in 1783, accomplish?
What did the Treaty of Paris, signed in 1783, accomplish?
What principle did the United States establish with its new form of government?
What principle did the United States establish with its new form of government?
What was the main reason Napoleon invaded Russia in 1812?
What was the main reason Napoleon invaded Russia in 1812?
What was the primary outcome of Napoleon's defeat in the Russian Campaign?
What was the primary outcome of Napoleon's defeat in the Russian Campaign?
What was the key purpose of the Congress of Vienna held in 1814?
What was the key purpose of the Congress of Vienna held in 1814?
How did the French Revolution impact the sense of national identity in Europe?
How did the French Revolution impact the sense of national identity in Europe?
What was the primary impact of the Napoleonic Code on the legal system in Europe?
What was the primary impact of the Napoleonic Code on the legal system in Europe?
What was the primary reason for the restoration of the monarchy in France after Napoleon's defeat?
What was the primary reason for the restoration of the monarchy in France after Napoleon's defeat?
How did the French Revolution influence global events beyond Europe?
How did the French Revolution influence global events beyond Europe?
What was the primary reason for Napoleon's defeat at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815?
What was the primary reason for Napoleon's defeat at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815?
What was the primary goal of the Treaty of Chaumont created after the Congress of Vienna?
What was the primary goal of the Treaty of Chaumont created after the Congress of Vienna?
How did the French Revolution impact the role of the government in relation to individual rights and freedoms?
How did the French Revolution impact the role of the government in relation to individual rights and freedoms?
