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What was John Locke's main idea promoted?
What was John Locke's main idea promoted?
- The role of the church in government
- The concept of self-government and self-determination (correct)
- The importance of taxation without representation
- Absolute power to the monarch
What was the primary reason for the American Colonies wanting to break free from Great Britain?
What was the primary reason for the American Colonies wanting to break free from Great Britain?
- To reduce taxation without representation
- To establish a monarchic system
- To rebel against unjust rulers (correct)
- To expand colonial territories
What is one of the 'unalienable Rights' mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?
What is one of the 'unalienable Rights' mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?
- Property and security
- Freedom of speech and press
- Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness (correct)
- Right to bear arms
What was the population of the colonies in 1700?
What was the population of the colonies in 1700?
Who was the ruler of Great Britain from 1760 to 1820?
Who was the ruler of Great Britain from 1760 to 1820?
What was the primary reason for the Great Britain to impose taxes on the American colonies?
What was the primary reason for the Great Britain to impose taxes on the American colonies?
What was the main argument of the colonists against the Stamp Act?
What was the main argument of the colonists against the Stamp Act?
What was the significance of the Boston Tea Party in 1773?
What was the significance of the Boston Tea Party in 1773?
Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence in 1776?
Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence in 1776?
What was the outcome of the French and Indian War for the British?
What was the outcome of the French and Indian War for the British?