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What was the primary reason behind the Proclamation of 1763?
What was the primary reason behind the Proclamation of 1763?
- To establish Enlightenment ideas in the colonies
- To impose taxes on the American colonies
- To restrict American westward settlement (correct)
- To punish the colonists for the Boston Massacre
Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the Boston Massacre?
Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the Boston Massacre?
- Escalating tensions between British authorities and American colonists
- The recognition of American independence (correct)
- The imposition of the Stamp Act
- The formation of the Continental Congress
What was the main significance of the Battle of Saratoga?
What was the main significance of the Battle of Saratoga?
- It convinced France to ally with the Americans (correct)
- It established the boundaries of the United States
- It marked the start of the American Revolutionary War
- It led to the British surrender at Yorktown
What was the primary outcome of the Treaty of Paris?
What was the primary outcome of the Treaty of Paris?
Which of the following Enlightenment thinkers influenced the American Revolution?
Which of the following Enlightenment thinkers influenced the American Revolution?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
What was the primary purpose of the Continental Congress?
What was the primary purpose of the Continental Congress?
What was the significance of the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
What was the significance of the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
What was established by the Treaty of Paris?
What was established by the Treaty of Paris?
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Study Notes
Causes of the Revolution
- Proclamation of 1763: restricted American westward settlement, leading to resentment among colonists
- Taxation without representation: series of taxes imposed by British government without colonists' consent (e.g., Stamp Act, Townshend Acts)
- Boston Massacre (1770) and Boston Tea Party (1773): escalating tensions between British authorities and American colonists
- Enlightenment ideas: influence of thinkers like John Locke, emphasizing individual rights and liberties
- Colonial unity: formation of the Continental Congress (1774) to coordinate resistance against British rule
Key Battles
- Battle of Lexington and Concord (1775): first battle of the Revolution, marking the start of the war
- Battle of Bunker Hill (1775): British victory, but at great cost, demonstrating American military capabilities
- Battle of Saratoga (1777): decisive American victory, convincing France to ally with the Americans
- Battle of Yorktown (1781): final major battle, leading to British surrender and eventual recognition of American independence
Treaty of Paris (1783)
- Officially ended the American Revolutionary War
- Recognized American independence from Great Britain
- Established boundaries of the United States, including all territory east of the Mississippi River
- Signed on September 3, 1783, marking the birth of the United States as a sovereign nation
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