The American Revolution

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Which event marked the end of the American Revolution?

The establishment of the United States

The American Revolutionary War (correct)

The passage of the Stamp Act

The signing of the Declaration of Independence

What was the main reason for the American colonists' objection to British taxation?

They wanted to establish a sovereign nation-state

They wanted to increase their autonomy

They had no direct representation in the British Parliament (correct)

They believed in Enlightenment principles of constitutionalism

Prior to the 1760s, how were Britain's American colonies governed?

By local autonomy

By the British Parliament

By colonial legislatures (correct)

By the British Crown

What was the purpose of the acts passed by the British Parliament in the 1760s?

To bring the American colonies under more direct rule from Britain Signup and view all the answers

Which document imposed internal taxes on official documents, newspapers, and printed materials in the American colonies?

The Stamp Act Signup and view all the answers

During which years did the American Revolution take place?

1765-1783 Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the American colonists' objection to British taxation?

Lack of representation in the British Parliament Signup and view all the answers

Which principles influenced the formation of the United States as the first sovereign nation-state?

Enlightenment principles of constitutionalism and liberal democracy Signup and view all the answers

What did the British Parliament do to bring the American colonies under more direct rule?

Imposed internal taxes Signup and view all the answers

Where did the Native Americans on the Great Plains hear stories about European explorers?

From neighboring tribes Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the items that Native Americans traded with each other?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What did Native Americans say about the appearance of European explorers?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What did the stories about European explorers sound like to Native Americans?

Rumors and campfire tales Signup and view all the answers

How did Native Americans learn about European explorers?

From stories shared by other tribes Signup and view all the answers

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Which event marked the end of the American Revolution?

What was the main reason for the American colonists' objection to British taxation?

Prior to the 1760s, how were Britain's American colonies governed?

What was the purpose of the acts passed by the British Parliament in the 1760s?

Which document imposed internal taxes on official documents, newspapers, and printed materials in the American colonies?

During which years did the American Revolution take place?

What was the main reason for the American colonists' objection to British taxation?

Which principles influenced the formation of the United States as the first sovereign nation-state?

What did the British Parliament do to bring the American colonies under more direct rule?

Where did the Native Americans on the Great Plains hear stories about European explorers?

What were some of the items that Native Americans traded with each other?

What did Native Americans say about the appearance of European explorers?

What did the stories about European explorers sound like to Native Americans?

How did Native Americans learn about European explorers?

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