Revolution and New Nation

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American Colonist who supported Great Britain during the war for Independence

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Loyalist

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American Colonist who supported the war for Independence: Hessians, Loyalist, Patriots, Neutrals

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Patriots

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The idea that the power to rule comes from the people is known as

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popular sovereignty

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Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense" was trying to convince colonists to...

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Declare independence from Britain

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What was one result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783?

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Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent country.

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Which battle started the American Revolution?

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Lexington and Concord

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Which battle convinced France to join the side of the Colonists?

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Battle of Saratoga

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Which battle led to the surrender of the British?

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Battle of Yorktown

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One major problem with the Articles of Confederation is that Congress could not ______ the citizens to raise money.

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tax

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The Virginia Plan said that states should have representatives based on _______ .

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their population