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What is the main idea that John Locke promoted in the Enlightenment?
What is the main idea that John Locke promoted in the Enlightenment?
- The concept of self-government and self-determination (correct)
- The power of the church in governance
- The idea of absolute monarchy
- The importance of colonialism
What was the population of the colonies in 1700?
What was the population of the colonies in 1700?
- 250,000 (correct)
- 500,000
- 1 million
- 5 million
What was the main reason the American Colonies wanted to break free of Great Britain?
What was the main reason the American Colonies wanted to break free of Great Britain?
- To gain more economic power
- To establish a new monarchy
- To escape the tyranny of King George III (correct)
- To spread Christianity throughout the colonies
What is the main idea expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
What is the main idea expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
What was the assignment for the day in the American Revolution class?
What was the assignment for the day in the American Revolution class?
Why did Great Britain pass the Stamp Act in 1765?
Why did Great Britain pass the Stamp Act in 1765?
What was the main reason for the colonists' opposition to the Stamp Act?
What was the main reason for the colonists' opposition to the Stamp Act?
What event is often referred to as 'the shot heard around the world'?
What event is often referred to as 'the shot heard around the world'?
What document, written by Thomas Jefferson, declared the colonies' independence from Great Britain?
What document, written by Thomas Jefferson, declared the colonies' independence from Great Britain?
Who led the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War?
Who led the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War?