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Government 2.2

GOV: American Independence

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In 1643, four English colonies in the New England region to united for defending against attacks from Native Americans and nearby Dutch colonies. New England Confederation
an alliance of six Native American nations in the present day Northeast United States especially New York. Iroquois Confederation
What was a rallying cry in the colonies because the colonists resented Parliament's taxing them without their consent? No Taxation without a Representation!
In 1765, Parliament passed the law which required colonists to pay a tax on paper goods and legal documents. Stamp Act
what happened before the British government passed the Intolerable Acts and dispatched thousands of troops to North America? Boston Tea Party
First general meeting of the colonies in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to demand the repeal of the Intolerable Acts and an end to military occupation in the North America. First Continental Congress
Second general meeting of the colonies in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at which delegates took strong measures against the Crown. Second Continental Congress
Who was voted to be leader by the Second Continental Congress? George Washington
What was a 47 page pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that inspired widespread support for Independence. Common Sense
Declaration issued by the Virginia House of Burgesses that proclaimed "all men are by nature equally free and independent and have certain inherent rights" and that likely inspired parts of the Declaration of Indepedence. Virgina Declaration of RIghts
Who influenced Thomas Jefferson for government and natural rights John Locke
By 1780, each of the 13 states had its own written Constitution
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