Grade 11 Historical Context for the Declaration of Independence

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What grievances against British rule led to the Declaration of Independence?

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Taxation without representation, quartering of troops, trade restrictions, lack of self-governance.

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What was the impact of the French and Indian War on the relationship between the American colonies and Britain?

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It strained the relationship due to increased taxation and restrictions.

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How did the Stamp Act and the Tea Act upset the colonies against British rule?

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Imposed taxes without consent.

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How did Enlightenment ideas influence the Declaration of Independence?

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Enlightenment ideas promoted natural rights, social contract, and government based on consent of the governed.

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Which principles from the Magna Carta were in the Declaration of Independence?

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Limited government, protection of rights, and rule of law.

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What is 'Taxation without representation'?

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A grievance where colonists were taxed by the British Parliament without having any representatives in it.

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What role did the Quartering Act play in colonial discontent?

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It required colonists to house and supply British troops, leading to resentment.

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What was the significance of the Boston Tea Party?

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A protest against the Tea Act where colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor, symbolizing resistance to British taxation.

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What is the social contract theory?

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The idea that government derives its authority from the consent of the governed, influenced by Enlightenment thinkers.

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How did the concept of natural rights influence the Declaration of Independence?

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It asserted that individuals have inherent rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.