American Revolution

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What was the primary outcome of the French & Indian War?

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Great Britain imposed new taxes on the American colonies

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What was the purpose of alliances during the American Revolution?

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To help the United States win independence from Great Britain

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Who were the militia in the context of the American Revolution?

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Ordinary citizens trained to fight in case of emergency

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What was the Treaty of Paris in 1783?

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A formal agreement that ended the American Revolution and recognized the United States as its own country.

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What is a proclamation?

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An official announcement or declaration made by a governing authority

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What was the Proclamation of 1763?

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An order issued by King George III that prohibited American colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.

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What was "salutary neglect"?

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A policy where the British government didn't strictly enforce some of its laws and taxes in the American colonies.

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What does it mean to "smuggle" goods?

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To import or export goods secretly and illegally, typically without paying taxes or duties

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What is "revenue" in the context of government?

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Money that a government collects to pay for services and expenses

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What are "duties"?

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Taxes or fees on imported goods.