Causes of the Revolutionary War

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In the early 1700s, what caused a decline in membership within the Puritan church?

Membership in the Puritan church declined in the early 1700s.

What did John Edwards do in response to the declining membership in the Puritan church?

John Edwards was a minister who sought to revive the Puritan vision.

What did preachers do during the Great Awakening?

Preachers traveled, giving passionate speeches, encouraging people to return to the church.

What did the Great Awakening lead to?

The Great Awakening led to an increase in organized churches and higher education and emphasized the importance of the individual. Signup and view all the answers

The English believed Native Americans owned land in the same way the English did.

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What is mercantilism?

Mercantilism is an economic system that aims to make a mother country self-sufficient. Signup and view all the answers

What did each country hope to gain through mercantilism?

The most gold and silver Signup and view all the answers

How did the English colonies trade their raw materials under mercantilism?

The English colonies traded raw materials with their mother country and also with Spain, France, and Holland. Signup and view all the answers

The English viewed trade with Spain, France, and Holland as a threat because they were worried about losing control over their colonies.

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What did the Navigation Acts restrict?

The Navigation Acts restricted colonial exports, imports, and manufacturing. Signup and view all the answers

What was the ultimate objective of the Navigation Acts?

The Navigation Acts aimed to make the colonies depend on British manufactured goods. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Navigation Act state?

The Navigation Act stated that colonies could only import goods from Britain, and could only import goods from other countries via Britain. Signup and view all the answers

What were the effects of the Navigation Acts?

Massachusetts becoming a royal colony Signup and view all the answers

How did England enforce their laws in response to Massachusetts' resistance?

England made Massachusetts a royal colony. Signup and view all the answers

What was Salutary Neglect?

Salutary Neglect was England's policy that if the colonies fulfilled their economic responsibilities to England, they would not be monitored closely. Signup and view all the answers

Salutary Neglect worked and the colonists remained loyal to the British in the early 18th century.

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What fueled the rivalry between France and Britain in North America?

France and Britain competed for world dominance and fought over the valuable fur trade in the Ohio Valley. Signup and view all the answers

What did the French do in response to the British competing for land in the Ohio Valley?

The French built Fort Duquesne, and the British responded by sending a militia led by George Washington to build Fort Necessity. Signup and view all the answers

Who had more power over the war at the beginning, the French or the British?

The French were winning the war at the beginning, but Britain reversed the roles and defeated the French. Signup and view all the answers

Spain gained control of all French lands east of the Mississippi River in the Treaty of Paris.

False Signup and view all the answers

The Treaty of Paris doubled Britain's national debt.

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What did the colonists feel threatened by after the French & Indian War?

The colonists felt threatened by the 10,000 British troops who were stationed in their colonies. Signup and view all the answers

The Proclamation Line of 1763 prevented colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.

True Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for the Proclamation Line of 1763?

The Proclamation Line of 1763 was meant to address concerns about the increasing number of colonists encroaching on Native American territories. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Proclamation Line of 1763 fail?

The Proclamation Line of 1763 failed because the colonists felt that the British government did not care about their needs. Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of the Writs of Assistance?

The Writs of Assistance were used to search for smuggled goods. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Ben Franklin's political cartoon?

Ben Franklin's political cartoon, featuring the iconic image of a snake, aimed to encourage colonists to unite and fight against the threat posed by the French. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivation behind the Sugar Act?

The Sugar Act was designed to ease Britain's financial struggles. Signup and view all the answers

The Sugar Act reduced the price of foreign-made molasses in an attempt to discourage smuggling.

True Signup and view all the answers

What type of court were smugglers tried in under the Sugar Act?

Smugglers were tried in British courts, not colonial courts. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Stamp Act put taxes on?

The Stamp Act placed taxes on newspapers, legal documents, dice, and playing cards. Signup and view all the answers

The Stamp Act was repealed in March of 1766.

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What did the delegates of the nine colonies do in response to the Stamp Act?

Delegates from nine colonies met in New York and rejected the Stamp Act, arguing that Parliament had no right to impose taxes on the colonists, who were not represented in Parliament. They asserted "No taxation without representation." Signup and view all the answers

What did the Townshend Acts replace?

The Townshend Acts replaced the Stamp Act. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary response of the colonists to the Townshend Acts?

The colonists responded by boycotting British goods, signing non-impartial agreements, and joining groups like the Sons and Daughters of Liberty. Signup and view all the answers

What happened at the Boston Massacre?

On March 5, 1770, a mob of 60 colonists taunted British guards at the Custom House, throwing rocks and snowballs. In response, the British fired on the crowd, killing five people, including the former slave Crispus Attucks. Signup and view all the answers

What did the colonists decide at the First Continental Congress?

Delegates from 12 colonies met at the First Continental Congress and decided to defend the colonists' rights to run their own affairs, support protests in Massachusetts protesting British policies, and urged each colony to set up its own militias. Signup and view all the answers

The Enlightenment played a key role in the American Revolution by promoting ideas of liberty, equality, and individual rights.

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What did Thomas Paine encourage colonists to do in his pamphlet, Common Sense?

Thomas Paine's pamphlet, Common Sense, encouraged thousands of colonists to support independence. Signup and view all the answers

Almost 500,000 copies of Common Sense were sold.

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What did the Second Continental Congress do in response to the events in 1775?

The Second Continental Congress was held in 1775, and some delegates urged independence, while others were reluctant. Delegates eventually created the Continental Army and placed George Washington in charge. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Continental Congress assign Thomas Jefferson to do?

The Continental Congress appointed Thomas Jefferson to write the Declaration of Independence. Signup and view all the answers

The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776.

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The American military during the Revolutionary War was well-trained and equipped.

False Signup and view all the answers

The British army during the Revolutionary War was well-trained and had access to ample supplies.

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The Battle of Bunker Hill was the deadliest battle of the Revolutionary War.

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What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?

The Olive Branch Petition was a peace offering sent to King George III in an attempt to avoid further conflict. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?

The Battle of Saratoga is considered a turning point in the Revolutionary War because it lifted the spirits of the American army and convinced France to join the war on their side. Signup and view all the answers

The British general, Burgoyne, led his army from Canada towards New York.

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The Continental Army met with overwhelming resistance from the Mohawk Indians.

False Signup and view all the answers

Who was the leader of the Continental Army during the Siege of Saratoga?

Horatio Gates led the Continental Army during the Siege of Saratoga, where they surrounded and eventually forced the surrender of British General Burgoyne and his forces. Signup and view all the answers

The Battle of Yorktown led to the surrender of General Cornwallis and a decisive victory for the American and French forces.

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The Treaty of Paris established a formal ending to the Revolutionary War, recognized American Independence, and acknowledged the United States as a new nation.

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The Articles of Confederation failed to adequately establish a strong central authority.

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The Constitutional Convention was a landmark gathering of delegates from the thirteen states who met to revise the Articles of Confederation.

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The Great Compromise resolved the debate over the representation of states in the new federal government.

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What did the Commerce Clause of the Constitution give Congress the power to do?

The Commerce Clause of the Constitution granted Congress the power to regulate interstate commerce. Signup and view all the answers

The Necessary and Proper Clause, often referred to as the Elastic Clause, restricted the power of Congress.

False Signup and view all the answers

The debate over the Constitution led the nation to be divided into Federalists and Anti-Federalists.

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What pseudonym did James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay use to write the Federalist Papers?

James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay wrote the Federalist Papers under the pseudonym Publius. Signup and view all the answers

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