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Unit 1 Study Guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1783 Treaty of Paris – results | -America’s borders were set-the war was over-the colonies became the Unites States of America |
| What was the Dec. of Independence’s message regarding slavery? | -It was not consistent with slavery |
| “Taxation without representation” – what is this? Why was it important to the revolutionary cause? | -It meant that the colonists wouldn’t support it without their voice |
| Enlightenment/Great Awakening – how did these things influence colonists’ view of government? | -The colonies began to desire political equality |
| What was Congress doing while George Washington was preparing the colonists against the British? | -They tried to make peace with King George III |
| Declaration of Rights – how did King George’s reaction to this affect the relationship between Britain and the colonies. | -It proved to the colonists that the King would not listen to reason |
| Second Continental Congress – main issue debated; were opinions unified or divided; were colonists willing to compromise? How did they decide to handle the British | -weather to seek peace or violence-they decided to handle the British by creating the Continental Army |
| First Continental Congress – what event led to this meeting | -The closing of the port of Boston |
| Townshend Acts – why were they repealed? | -To reduce tension in the colonies |
| Boston Tea Party – significance; how was Massachusetts punished for this action? | -it showed how unhappy the colonists were with the British laws-the charter was cancelled, the Boston Harbor was closed, and the governor had to approve where the Legislation could meet |
| Sugar Act – why was it created? Who requested it? Why? | -to help pay for the army that fought in the French and Indian War-Prime Minister Grenville-it was created to raise money |
| Stamp Act – what was it? Why did it upset colonists? | -it required colonists to pay for an official stamp, or seal, when they purchased paper items |
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