Lesson 5 - American Revolution

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With which of the following statements would a framer of the U.S. Constitution disagree?
Government works best when it is founded upon the consent of the people.
Government should respect all basic human rights.
Government should allow people to follow any religion they choose.
Government works best when it gives unlimited rights and freedoms to its people.

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Government works best when it gives unlimited rights and freedoms to its people.

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Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the American Revolution?

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It persuaded other nations to ally themselves with the American colonists.

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Why did colonists resent the new taxes imposed by Parliament after 1763?

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because the colonists did not have a say in Parliament

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The purpose of the Navigation Acts was to

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regulate colonial trade.

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In what way did George III impact the British government?

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He tried to make Parliament bend to his will.

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Agreement that ended the war and recognized the U.S.A. as an independent nation; (1783)

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Treaty of Paris

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Author of The Declaration of Independence; 3rd U.S. President; (1743-1826)

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Thomas Jefferson

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Belief that ultimate power in government is in the people.

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popular sovereignty

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King of England during the American Revolution

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George III

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System in which each branch of government has the power to monitor and limit the actions of the other branches of government

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Checks and Balances