LEAP Practice Spring 2025

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

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The Boston Tea Party was a protest against British taxation without representation, leading to the Intolerable Acts and escalating tensions between the American colonies and Britain.

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What are the main ideas expressed in the Declaration of Independence?

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The Declaration of Independence expresses the principles of individual rights, government by consent, and the right to revolt against unjust government.

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What does the term 'Continental Congress' refer to?

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The Continental Congress was a convention of delegates from the Thirteen Colonies that governed during the American Revolution.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as' to highlight similarities.

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What does it mean to act with restraint?

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To act with restraint means to control one's emotions or actions, especially in a difficult situation.

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What is the role of a 'wiseacre' in a community?

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A wiseacre is someone who pretends to be knowledgeable or clever, often giving unsolicited advice or opinions.

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What does it mean to have a 'warm interest' in someone?

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Having a 'warm interest' in someone means to care for them deeply or to be genuinely concerned about their well-being.

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What is the significance of the phrase 'flood of tears' in literature?

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The phrase 'flood of tears' often symbolizes overwhelming emotion, typically sadness or grief.

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What does it mean to be overprotective?

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Being overprotective means being excessively concerned about someone's safety or well-being, often to the point of restricting their freedom.

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What is the historical context of the War for Independence?

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The War for Independence was fought between the American colonies and Great Britain from 1775 to 1783, stemming from colonial grievances over taxation and lack of representation.