2021-22 Unit 6A America Revolution

Front

What country did the American colonies rebel against?

Back

Britain

Front

What was the main reason that the American Colonies rebelled and fought for their independence?

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They didn't want to pay taxes without having representation in the government.

Front

What was the name of the group that declared the independence of the United States?

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The Second Continental Congress

Front

Which European country became a major ally to the United States during the Revolutionary War?

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France

Front

What type of government did the new country of the United States form?

Back

Democracy

Front

Which of the following statements is a famous quote from the U.S. Constitution? We the People of the United States, Four score and seven years, We hold these truths to be self evident, First, We have granted to God

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We the People of the United States

Front

What was stated in the Declaration of Independence?

Back

The colonies were separating from Britain and forming a new nation.

Front

The Americans' victory over the British was the single greatest impact on the

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French Revolution

Front

The American colonists were inspired to revolt based on the ideas of the

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Enlightenment Philosophers

Front

What system enabled each branch to limit the power of the other branches to make sure that no one could become king?

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Checks and Balances