10 Questions
What was the primary goal of John Locke's idea of self-government?
To promote the idea that people are born free and equal in rights
What was the approximate population of the colonies in 1770?
2.5 million
What document is quoted in the passage with the phrase 'We hold these truths to be self-evident...'?
The Declaration of Independence
What was the learning objective of the American Revolution lesson?
To understand the causes and effects of the American Revolution
How did the colonialists primarily identify themselves?
By their state or region
What was the primary purpose of the Stamp Act of 1765?
To pay for the debts incurred during the French and Indian War
What was the main argument of the colonists against the British taxation policies?
That they had no representation in the British Parliament
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What was the outcome of the French and Indian War?
The British gained control of most of North America
What was the significance of the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
It was the first battle of the American Revolutionary War
Test your understanding of the American Revolution! Review the causes and effects, and explore the influence of the Enlightenment on the American colonies' desire for independence.
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