The American Revolution
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What time period did the American Revolution unfold in?

  • 1780-1800
  • 1765-1783 (correct)
  • 1776-1790
  • 1750-1770
  • What factors collectively spurred the thirteen colonies to seek independence from British rule?

  • Geographical, technological, and agricultural factors
  • Educational, industrial, and legal factors
  • Social, economic, and political factors (correct)
  • Religious, environmental, and cultural factors
  • What did the American Revolution mark the birth of?

  • A confederation of states
  • A global empire
  • A colonial dependency
  • A new nation (correct)
  • What event in 1773 showcased the colonists' readiness to oppose perceived injustices?

    <p>The Boston Tea Party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the influential figures that played a pivotal role in galvanizing public opinion towards rebellion?

    <p>Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosophical movement significantly influenced the colonists' desire for self-governance and individual rights?

    <p>Enlightenment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Boston Tea Party in 1773?

    <p>It demonstrated the colonists' readiness to oppose perceived injustices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which influential figures were instrumental in fostering a spirit of rebellion among the colonists?

    <p>Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Enlightenment ideas play in the American colonies' growing sense of identity and unity?

    <p>Emphasizing individual rights and self-governance, which resonated deeply with the colonists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant economic grievance of the colonists against the British government?

    <p>Imposition of taxes without colonial representation in Parliament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which legislation exemplified the concept of 'taxation without representation'?

    <p>The Stamp Act of 1765</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Navigation Acts contribute to the economic strain on the colonies?

    <p>By limiting the colonies' trade with other nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which battle marked the beginning of armed conflict in the American Revolution?

    <p>The Battle of Lexington and Concord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who authored the Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776?

    <p>Thomas Jefferson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which battle was a pivotal event where the Continental Army was guided by George Washington?

    <p>The Siege of Boston</p> Signup and view all the answers

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