French and Indian War
American Revolution
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
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What is another name for the French and Indian War?
The Seven Years' War
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What was Paul Revere's famous saying when warning the colonists?
"The British are coming."
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What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To declare the 13 colonies as independent from Great Britain
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Who was the principal writer of the Articles of Confederation?
John Dickinson
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Who did the Native Americans mainly side with during the war?
The French
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What Treaty officially ended the war?
Treaty of Paris
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When was the final version of the Declaration of Independence officially adopted?
July 4, 1776
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What were some pros of the Articles of Confederation?
The power to wage war, declare peace, make treaties, coin money, and conduct foreign affairs.
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What was the main reason for the French and Indian War?
Disputes over land ownership (Ohio River Valley) and trade routes
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If enslaved people fought for the British, what would they receive in the end?
Freedom
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There were five delegates who wrote the Declaration of Independence, name at least two of them.
Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Robert Livingston, and Roger Sherman
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What were some cons of the Articles of Confederation?
To weak to enforce laws or taxes, did not have power to regulate trade, approval of 9/13 states was needed to pass laws, and had no national court system.
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This picture is showing what North America looked like .... the war
..before..
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What was the battle that gave an unofficial end to the war?
The Battle of Yorktown (1781)
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Not everyone agreed at first on declaring independence but on July 2nd, three states reversed their votes. 12 voted yes and one colony voted no. Who voted no on declaring independence?
New York
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How did Shays' Rebellion, an uprising by farmers in Massachusetts, reveal the weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation?
The rebellion exposed how the federal gov. wasn't able to maintain order and suppress protests because of the lack of power to raise a standing army.