American Revolution + declaration of independence
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What battle is known as the turning point of the American Revolution?

  • Lexington and Concord
  • Yorktown
  • Valley Forge
  • Saratoga (correct)

Which battle strategy was employed at the Battle of Lexington and Concord?

  • Surround on all sides
  • Divide and Conquer
  • Flanking maneuver
  • Guerilla warfare (correct)

Who were the American and British leaders at the Battle of Yorktown?

  • Arnold and Cornwallis
  • Washington and Cornwallis (correct)
  • Gates and Gage
  • Burgoyne and Gage

What was the outcome of the Battle of Valley Forge?

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Which statement best describes the impact of the Battle of Lexington and Concord?

<p>It began the American Revolution. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary intention of British General Thomas Gage in Concord?

<p>To prevent violence by seizing weapons. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which significant event is referred to as the 'shot heard round the world'?

<p>The first strike during the Battle of Lexington. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the encounter at Lexington for the British troops?

<p>They suffered significant casualties during their retreat. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action did the colonists take after the fighting began at Lexington and Concord?

<p>They formed an official army and sought independence. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Thomas Paine emphasize in his argument for independence?

<p>The impact of independence on future generations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of declaring independence according to the text?

<p>To dissolve political connections with another entity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following rights are described as unalienable?

<p>Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What principle governs the legitimacy of a government according to the text?

<p>Government derives its power from the people. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is it deemed appropriate for the people to alter or abolish their government?

<p>When it becomes destructive to their rights. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the stability of established governments?

<p>They should not change for light and transient causes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle outlined in the Declaration of Independence regarding the rights of individuals?

<p>All men are created equal and have certain unalienable rights. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Declaration of Independence, when is it the right of the people to alter or abolish their government?

<p>When the government becomes destructive of the people's rights. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Declaration of Independence indicate about the relationship between a government and the people?

<p>Governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'despotism' refer to in the context of the Declaration of Independence?

<p>A form of government characterized by absolute tyranny. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action does the Declaration of Independence suggest is necessary in response to a long train of abuses by the government?

<p>To throw off such government and establish new guards for security. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At which battle did Cornwallis surrender, marking the conclusion of the American Revolution?

<p>Yorktown 1781 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which diplomats represented the United States in discussions with the British Parliament regarding the Treaty of Paris?

<p>John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, John Jay (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main terms of the Treaty of Paris 1783?

<p>British ceded all land south of Canada, east of the Mississippi River. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris 1783?

<p>It represented the end of the American Revolution and granted U.S. independence. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to British troops as outlined in the Treaty of Paris?

<p>They surrendered all posts in the U.S. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What reason does the text provide for the king being unfit to rule a free people?

<p>He has repeatedly ignored their pleas for redress. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which act is referenced as a reason for the colonists' grievances over the king's governance?

<p>The Quartering Act (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated as a consequence of mercantilism for the colonists?

<p>Financial dependence on Britain. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the king's response to proposed laws for the public good from the colonies?

<p>He rejected the proposed laws. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What slogan reflects the colonists' grievances about taxation?

<p>Taxation without representation! (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the king's actions affect the colonists' ability to migrate?

<p>He imposed restrictions on migration to new lands. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant period does Jefferson's declaration of independence commence?

<p>The American Revolution. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the repeated petitioning for redress signify about the colonists' approach to their grievances?

<p>They were humble and persistent. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Lexington and Concord

First battles of the American Revolutionary War.

Colonial militia at Lexington

A small group of armed colonists who fought British troops.

Seizing colonial weapons

British troops' attempted confiscation of colonial firearms.

British Casualties

British soldiers lost in Lexington/Concord.

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Revolutionary War Start

The American Revolution formally started at Lexington and Concord.

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Declaration of Independence

A document declaring the 13 American colonies' independence from British rule.

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Unalienable Rights

Rights that cannot be taken away, such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

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Consent of the Governed

The idea that government's power comes from the people it governs.

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Tyranny

Cruel and oppressive government.

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Right to Revolution

The idea that people can overthrow an oppressive government.

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Battle of Saratoga

A crucial turning point in the Revolutionary War where the Continental Army defeated the British, leading to France's alliance with the colonies.

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Valley Forge

A winter encampment of the Continental Army where soldiers faced extreme hardship due to poor winter conditions and low morale.

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Yorktown

The final battle of the Revolutionary War where the Continental Army, aided by the French navy, decisively defeated the British, leading to British surrender.

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Guerilla Warfare

A military strategy used by the Continental Army, where small, mobile units ambush and harass larger, more organized enemy forces. It was effective against the British in the early stages of the war.

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Natural Rights

Rights that are inherent to all humans and cannot be taken away by any government. These include life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

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Pursuit of Happiness

One of the three natural rights listed in the Declaration of Independence. It refers to individuals' freedom to strive for their own well-being and fulfillment.

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Treaty of Paris 1783

The treaty that officially ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized the United States as an independent nation.

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What did the Treaty of Paris grant the U.S.?

The Treaty of Paris granted the U.S. independence from Great Britain, all land south of Canada and east of the Mississippi River, and the surrender of all British military posts within the U.S.

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Who negotiated the Treaty of Paris 1783?

John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Jay represented the United States in the negotiations with Great Britain.

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Yorktown 1781

The battle where British General Cornwallis surrendered to American forces, marking a decisive turning point in the American Revolution.

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Significance of Treaty of Paris 1783

The Treaty of Paris 1783 officially ended the American Revolution and established the United States as a recognized independent nation on the world stage.

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Intolerable Acts

A series of laws passed by the British Parliament in 1774 that were designed to punish the colonists for their resistance to British rule. They included the Boston Port Act, the Massachusetts Government Act, the Administration of Justice Act, and the Quartering Act.

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Proclamation of 1763

A proclamation issued by King George III that forbade colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains. It was intended to prevent further conflicts with Native Americans, but it was seen by many colonists as a violation of their rights.

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Quartering Act

A series of laws passed by the British Parliament that required colonists to provide housing and supplies to British troops stationed in the colonies. The colonists resented this, seeing it as an infringement on their rights.

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Taxation without Representation

The colonists' cry of protest against the British government's decision to impose taxes on the colonies without giving them any representation in Parliament.

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Mercantilism

An economic theory that was prevalent in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries. It emphasized the importance of national wealth, which was measured in terms of gold and silver. Mercantilist policies aimed to promote exports and discourage imports.

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American Revolution

A war fought between Great Britain and the 13 American colonies from 1775 to 1783. The colonies, led by General George Washington, eventually triumphed over the British, gaining their independence.

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Continental Congress

A body of representatives from the 13 American colonies that met in Philadelphia in 1774. It became the governing body of the colonies during the American Revolution and eventually declared independence from Great Britain.

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