What happened on July 4, 1776 that makes it such an important day in American History?

Congress voted to accept the Declaration of Independence

What was one major cause of the French and Indian War?

France and Britain both claimed same land

When did the British realize that fighting the colonists would not be easy?

after the Battle of Bunker Hill

What did the British government do to help way the costs of the French/Indian war?

passed new tax laws for colonists

Why were the battles at Lexington and Concord important?

they marked the beginning of the American Revolution

How did the Committees of Correspondence help colonists fight British rule?

they spread information quickly

What is one effect that the Articles of Confederation had on the new nation?

the states were held together as a nation during the war

How did many colonists protest the taxes placed on British goods?

they refused to buy British goods

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What happened on July 4, 1776 that makes it such an important day in American History?
Congress voted to accept the Declaration of Independence
the 13 colonies formed their first united government
the colonists won the American Revolution
the colonists formed the first Committee of Correspondence
2
He called for a resolution in the Second Continental Congress for independence from Britain
John Dickinson
Samual Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Richard Henry Lee
3
What was one major cause of the French and Indian War?
Native Americans did not like French settling in the west
British government passed new tax laws
American colonists wanted independence from Britain
France and Britain both claimed same land
4
When did the British realize that fighting the colonists would not be easy?
after the battles at Lexington and Concord
after Congress approved the Declaration of Independence
after the Boston Tea Party
after the Battle of Bunker Hill
5
He organized the first Committee of Correspondence in Boston and planned the Boston Tea Party
Thomas Jefferson
Samual Adams
Richard Henry Lee
John Dickinson
6
What did the British government do to help way the costs of the French/Indian war?
passed new tax laws for colonists
sold western lands to settlers
printed colonial currency
forced colonists to trade only with Britain
7
Why were the battles at Lexington and Concord important?
they were the first battles led by George Washington
they marked the end of the French and Indian War
they enforced Parliament to repeal all new tax laws
they marked the beginning of the American Revolution
8
How did the Committees of Correspondence help colonists fight British rule?
they voted to declare independence
they spread information quickly
they housed British soldiers
they stole British goodss
9
This person was the head of the committee for the Articles of Confederation
Richard Henry Lee
George Washinton
Samual Adams
John Dickinson
10
What is one effect that the Articles of Confederation had on the new nation?
the power of the states was limited
Congress was given the power to control trade
Congress was able to collect taxes
the states were held together as a nation during the war
11
What was the first plan of government for the United States called?
the Articles of Confederation
the Olive Branch Petition
the Albany Plan
the Declaration of Independence
12
Define representation
a voice in one's government
a lawmaking body
a plan for spending money
money that governments collect from citizens
13
How did many colonists protest the taxes placed on British goods?
they left the colonies
they refused to make British goods
they refused to buy British goods
they fought with British soldiers
14
This person was the commander in chief of the Continental Army
Samual Adams
John Dickinson
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
15
He was the main author of the Declaration of Independence
John Dickinson
Samual Adams
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson

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