The American Revolution

The "Tea Party" shown occurred in which Colonial City?

Complete the chart.

What was an important purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

Which country was the greatest ally of the colonists during the American Revolution?

In order to pay off French and Indian War debt, the British Parliament took what action?

Adopted 1789, this created a strong federal government with power divided between the national government & the states

A major part of the legacy left by the British in their North American colonies was respect for

Locke argued that if a government failed to protect the people's natural rights then the people should

The English colonists in America disliked English rules dealing with

In a political democracy, the government derives its power from the

Who contributed most to the idea that government is a social contract between the people & their leaders?

What has often been called the textbook of the American Revolution?

In this quote, Locke stressed the main concepts of

Each item is a cause of a

Who most contributed to the idea of limited government by the consent of the people?

Who commanded the American Continental Army?

The ideas contained in the Bill of Rights were influenced by the

Who contributed most to the idea of a Separation of Powers?

The American Revolution was inspired by the

When did the American Revolution take place?

The individuals in the box were all

Which confrontation resulted in the deaths of several colonists?

What completes the chart?

According to John Locke, the basic purpose of a government is to

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence

The ideas & beliefs from what time period best completes the chart?