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What was the primary purpose of the Stamp Act?
What was the primary purpose of the Stamp Act?
Which statement best describes the reaction of the colonists to the Stamp Act?
Which statement best describes the reaction of the colonists to the Stamp Act?
What was a significant outcome of the Stamp Act Congress of 1765?
What was a significant outcome of the Stamp Act Congress of 1765?
What did the Declaratory Act assert regarding taxation?
What did the Declaratory Act assert regarding taxation?
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What was the main goal of the Committees of Correspondence?
What was the main goal of the Committees of Correspondence?
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What significant action did the Sons of Liberty take against British taxes?
What significant action did the Sons of Liberty take against British taxes?
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What event is referred to in the social tensions surrounding the Boston Massacre?
What event is referred to in the social tensions surrounding the Boston Massacre?
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What was the outcome of the Battle of Alamance?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Alamance?
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What was the primary reason for the colonies' outcry of 'No taxation without representation'?
What was the primary reason for the colonies' outcry of 'No taxation without representation'?
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Which statement best describes the British view of the colonies after the Seven Years' War?
Which statement best describes the British view of the colonies after the Seven Years' War?
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What did the Sugar Act introduced by Prime Minister George Grenville aim to achieve?
What did the Sugar Act introduced by Prime Minister George Grenville aim to achieve?
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What role did property ownership play in colonial voting rights?
What role did property ownership play in colonial voting rights?
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What was the outcome of the British policy of 'salutary neglect' for the colonies?
What was the outcome of the British policy of 'salutary neglect' for the colonies?
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What was the primary reason John Adams proposed George Washington as commander of the Continental Army?
What was the primary reason John Adams proposed George Washington as commander of the Continental Army?
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Which document did the Second Continental Congress adopt as a final attempt to avoid war?
Which document did the Second Continental Congress adopt as a final attempt to avoid war?
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What was a key pull factor that attracted immigrants to the British colonies in the 18th century?
What was a key pull factor that attracted immigrants to the British colonies in the 18th century?
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Which of the following accurately describes virtual representation as understood by the British?
Which of the following accurately describes virtual representation as understood by the British?
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What was a key theme in Thomas Paine's pamphlet 'Common Sense'?
What was a key theme in Thomas Paine's pamphlet 'Common Sense'?
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What percentage of the population in the colonies had the right to vote?
What percentage of the population in the colonies had the right to vote?
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Which concept expresses the belief that the United States serves as a model of freedom for the rest of the world?
Which concept expresses the belief that the United States serves as a model of freedom for the rest of the world?
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Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?
Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?
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What did the Declaration of Independence state about government and individual rights?
What did the Declaration of Independence state about government and individual rights?
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What significant event occurred on April 19th, 1775, in Lexington and Concord?
What significant event occurred on April 19th, 1775, in Lexington and Concord?
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What was one of the grievances leveled against King George III in the Declaration of Independence?
What was one of the grievances leveled against King George III in the Declaration of Independence?
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What was the immediate effect of Paul Revere's engraving?
What was the immediate effect of Paul Revere's engraving?
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Who was Crispus Attucks?
Who was Crispus Attucks?
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What was a significant outcome of the Tea Act?
What was a significant outcome of the Tea Act?
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What was the purpose of the Boston Tea Party?
What was the purpose of the Boston Tea Party?
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Which of the following was NOT part of the Intolerable Acts?
Which of the following was NOT part of the Intolerable Acts?
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What was the Boston Port Act intended to do?
What was the Boston Port Act intended to do?
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What was the role of Committees of Safety during the colonial unrest?
What was the role of Committees of Safety during the colonial unrest?
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Which colonies did not attend the First Continental Congress?
Which colonies did not attend the First Continental Congress?
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What was the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
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What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?
What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?
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Which strategy did American forces employ during the Revolutionary War?
Which strategy did American forces employ during the Revolutionary War?
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What promise was made to Continental soldiers?
What promise was made to Continental soldiers?
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How did Lord Dunmore’s proclamation impact the American South?
How did Lord Dunmore’s proclamation impact the American South?
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What were the main advantages the British had during the Revolutionary War?
What were the main advantages the British had during the Revolutionary War?
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What occurred during the Siege of Boston?
What occurred during the Siege of Boston?
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What characterized the Continental soldiers during the war?
What characterized the Continental soldiers during the war?
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What significant battle led to the surrender of Cornwallis?
What significant battle led to the surrender of Cornwallis?
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Which event is associated with George Washington's role during the Revolutionary War?
Which event is associated with George Washington's role during the Revolutionary War?
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What reason did the British colonies in the West Indies have for not joining the American Revolution?
What reason did the British colonies in the West Indies have for not joining the American Revolution?
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Which of the following was NOT a term of the Treaty of Paris?
Which of the following was NOT a term of the Treaty of Paris?
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Who was known for their role in the Boston Massacre?
Who was known for their role in the Boston Massacre?
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What was the primary objective of George Washington during the Revolutionary War?
What was the primary objective of George Washington during the Revolutionary War?
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Which Founding Father was known for the quote 'Give me liberty, or give me death'?
Which Founding Father was known for the quote 'Give me liberty, or give me death'?
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Which British general was defeated at the Battle of Saratoga?
Which British general was defeated at the Battle of Saratoga?
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Study Notes
American Revolution Key Concepts
- English concept of liberty included owning land and religious freedom. Trial by jury was a highly valued right.
- Salutary neglect was the British policy of allowing the colonies to govern themselves. This policy ended.
- Colonists had significant voting rights, with 50-80% of eligible people able to vote. Colonial assemblies, the equivalent of state legislatures, were increasingly assertive.
Immigration to the Colonies
- Immigration to the British colonies in the 18th century was driven by factors including land availability, higher wages, and religious freedom.
- The largest wave of immigration was comprised of forced African American immigrants.
Effects of the Seven Years' War
- The Seven Years' War changed the relationship between Britain and its colonies. Britain's government tried to manage the colonies in more direct ways and raise revenue to pay for the war's costs.
- Britain viewed the colonies as subordinate and inferior parts of the empire.
The Problem of Representation
- Colonists desired representation through their own assemblies. Their slogan was "No taxation without representation."
- Britain asserted virtual representation, meaning that each member of Parliament represented the entire empire, not just a specific district.
British Acts and Colonial Reaction
- Sugar Act: reduced the tax on molasses imported into North America. It also created new methods to stop smuggling by colonial merchants.
- Stamp Act: required all legal documents, contracts, newspapers, and marriage licenses to have a tax stamp. This angered colonists.
Stamp Act Congress of 1765
- The decisions of the Stamp Act Congress of 1765 included affirming allegiance to the crown but asserting the principle of no taxation without representation. They began a boycott.
Committees of Correspondence
- Committees of Correspondence served as a communication network among colonial leaders. It allowed the colonies to spread their concerns concerning the way the British were handling issues in the colonies. These actions caused boycotts which lasted for two years.
- These Committees facilitated coordinated opposition to British policies.
Social Tensions in the Colonies
- The North Carolina Regulators were farmers who protested perceived corruption in colonial governance; the Regulators rebelled.
- The Boston Massacre involved tensions between colonists and British soldiers, which eventually resulted in violence.
- The significance of Paul Revere's engraving was that it enraged the colonists.
- Crispus Attucks was an African American sailor who was the first person killed in the Boston Massacre.
Tea Act
- The Tea Act eliminated the customs duty on tea imported into the colonies, allowing the East India Company to sell its tea directly to the colonies without the involvement of colonial merchants. This made it cheaper than Dutch tea.
The Boston Tea Party
- Colonists, disguised as Native Americans, boarded British ships and dumped tea into Boston Harbor to protest the Tea Act. This was an important event that further exacerbated relations between Britain and the colonies.
Intolerable Acts
- The Intolerable Acts were harsh measures imposed by Britain in response to the Boston Tea Party.
- These Acts included: closing the Boston port, altering the Massachusetts Government Act, the Quartering Act, loss of fishing rights.
The Coming of Independence
- The First Continental Congress, held in 1774, was made up of delegates from all colonies except Georgia. It was a prominent political gathering to coordinate resistance against the Intolerable Acts.
- Committees of Safety were formed to oversee the local population and enforce boycotts.
The War for Independence
- Lexington and Concord were the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War.
- The Battle of Bunker Hill proved that American forces could fight against the British army.
- The Siege of Boston and the Battle of Ticonderoga were significant early battles in the war.
Notable Individuals
- George Washington led the Continental Army.
- Lord Dunmore offered freedom to enslaved people in exchange for military service.
- Paul Revere's engraving of the Boston Massacre is considered an important piece of propaganda.
- Crispus Attucks was killed during the Boston Massacre.
- Thomas Paine's Common Sense influenced public opinion toward independence.
- Patrick Henry's "Give me liberty or give me death" speech was influential.
- Benjamin Franklin's diplomatic efforts in France proved crucial.
- Thomas Jefferson authored the Declaration of Independence.
Impact of France, Spain, and Netherlands
- France, Spain, and the Netherlands supported the Americans' war effort in 1778. The alliance with France especially helped the American cause.
Treaty of Paris
- The Treaty of Paris in 1783 officially recognized the United States' independence. This treaty finalized the British surrender in the American Revolution.
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This quiz covers essential concepts related to the American Revolution, focusing on themes such as colonial liberty, immigration impacts, and the effects of the Seven Years' War. Understand the political and social dynamics that shaped early American history and the assertiveness of colonial assemblies. Assess your knowledge of how these factors influenced the path toward independence.
