American Revolution Minor #1

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What does "No Taxation Without Representation" refer to?

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It refers to the idea that people should not be taxed if they do not have a direct say in the government making those tax decisions.

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Checks and balances, the idea that no one branch of government should hold too much power, is accredited to which Enlightenment thinker?

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Baron de Montesquieu

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Who wrote the pamphlet 'Common Sense' that influenced many colonists to support independence?

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Thomas Paine

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Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

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George Washington

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What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

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The purpose was to declare independence and explain the reasons.

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What impact did the American Revolution have on other countries seeking independence?

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It inspired other countries seeking independence by demonstrating that it was possible to overthrow colonial rule and establish a democratic government.

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What was the Boston Tea Party?

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It was a protest by the American colonists against the Tea Act imposed by the British government.