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What was the primary reason behind the Proclamation of 1763?
What was the primary reason behind the Proclamation of 1763?
Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the Boston Massacre?
Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the Boston Massacre?
What was the main significance of the Battle of Saratoga?
What was the main significance of the Battle of Saratoga?
What was the primary outcome of the Treaty of Paris?
What was the primary outcome of the Treaty of Paris?
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Which of the following Enlightenment thinkers influenced the American Revolution?
Which of the following Enlightenment thinkers influenced the American Revolution?
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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 primary purpose of the Continental Congress?
What was the primary purpose of the Continental Congress?
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What was the significance of the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
What was the significance of the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
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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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Explore the events leading up to the American Revolution, including the Proclamation of 1763, taxation without representation, and influential Enlightenment ideas. This quiz covers the major battles of the war, from Lexington and Concord to Yorktown, and concludes with the Treaty of Paris, marking the birth of the United States.
