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What was the main reason the American colonists were upset over new taxes?
What was the main reason the American colonists were upset over new taxes?
What was a significant consequence of the Boston Tea Party?
What was a significant consequence of the Boston Tea Party?
Who was primarily responsible for writing the Declaration of Independence?
Who was primarily responsible for writing the Declaration of Independence?
Which idea significantly influenced the structure of the U.S. Constitution?
Which idea significantly influenced the structure of the U.S. Constitution?
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What was the primary role of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?
What was the primary role of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?
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Which event is commonly viewed as a spark for revolutionary sentiment in the colonies?
Which event is commonly viewed as a spark for revolutionary sentiment in the colonies?
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How did the Enlightenment influence the American Revolution and subsequent forms of government in Europe?
How did the Enlightenment influence the American Revolution and subsequent forms of government in Europe?
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What was a primary goal of the 1st Continental Congress?
What was a primary goal of the 1st Continental Congress?
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Study Notes
American Revolution Key Terms
- George III: Claimed royal power, aided trade between colonists and Europe, increased population.
- Seven Years' War (French and Indian War): Drained British treasury.
- Stamp Act: Colonists had to pay tax for official stamps on documents and printed materials.
- Boston Massacre: British soldiers shot colonists in confrontation.
- Boston Tea Party: Patriots threw tea into Boston Harbor.
- First Continental Congress: Group protesting treatment of Boston.
- Second Continental Congress (1775): Voted to raise an army.
- Continental Army: Led by George Washington.
- Declaration of Independence (1776): Issued by Second Continental Congress, written by Thomas Jefferson.
- Constitution (1787): Constructed based on Locke's and philosophe ideas.
Main Concepts
- Colonial Discontent: Colonists opposed new taxes without representation in Parliament.
- Inspiration for Declaration: Thomas Jefferson drew inspiration from John Locke's ideas (life, liberty, property).
- Philosophical Influence: Enlightenment principles (Montesquieu's separation of powers) influenced the US Constitution.
- Impact on Europe: Successful revolution inspired other colonies, especially in France, to revolt. The revolution proved Enlightenment principles could succeed.
Colonial Conflict
- Boston Massacre (1770): British soldiers shot and killed colonists.
- Boston Tea Party (1773): Colonists protested unfair taxation by throwing tea into Boston Harbor.
- Continental Congress (1774): Group that decided on action against Britain.
- Second Continental Congress (1775): Formed to decide the course of action for the colonies.
- Lexington and Concord (1775): Battles that started the American Revolution.
Independence
- Second Continental Congress (1775): Created a continental army.
- American Revolution Start: Britain refused colonists political rights.
- Declaration of Independence (1776): Based on John Locke's ideas (life, liberty, property, "natural rights").
- American Victory: The Continental Army (aided by France), through strategic warfare, ended British rule.
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Test your knowledge of key terms and concepts related to the American Revolution. This quiz covers significant events, acts, and figures that shaped the path to independence. Familiarize yourself with terms like the Stamp Act, Boston Massacre, and the Declaration of Independence.
