What was the major objection that the colonists had to English rule?

Weren't given the rights of citizens who lived in England

What was the major purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

Explaining why the colonists sought independence

Why did the colonists rebel against England?

Colonists wanted to control their own economy

According to the Declaration of Independence, the purpose of government is to

secure natural rights for the people

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What was the major objection that the colonists had to English rule?
Weren't given the rights of citizens who lived in England
They were denied the right to bear arms
They were firced to settle in wilderness areas
They were forced to farm crops
2
What was the major purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
A strategy for defeating England
set up a new government
Explaining why the colonists sought independence
create 13 states, each with its own government
3
This treaty ended the American Revolution
Treaty of Moscow
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of New York
Treaty of London
4
Why did the colonists rebel against England?
England did not protect the colonies from attacks
Colonists wanted to control their own economy
Most colonists wanted rebellion
England limited colonial representatives in parliament to 5
5
According to the Declaration of Independence, the purpose of government is to
secure natural rights for the people
encourage economic growth
provide for the defense of the country
establish separation of church and state
6
What battle convinced the French that the rebels could win?
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of New Orleans
Battle of Saratoga
7
Where did General Cornwallis surrender and basically end the war?
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of New Orleans
Battle of Yorktown
Battle Annapolis
8
This group organized the continental army and oversaw the uniting of the 13 colonies
The Albany Plan
The mayflower compact
Continental Congress
House of Represenatives
9
Which of the following was not a cause of the American revolution?
English Taxation policies
The French Revolution
Battle of Lexington and Concord
The French and Indian War
10
A major criticism of the articles of confederation was that powered was given to
the electoral college
military leaders
the national government
state governments
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I wrote the declaration of Indepence
George Washington
John Hancock
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson

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