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American Revolution
Questions on the roots of the American Revolution
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What was the main root of the American Revolution? | England was unfairly taxing the Colonies, leading the Colonies to revolt. |
| How was the Bible a source of inspiration for the Colonists to revolt against England’s unfair taxation and laws? | The Bible often had stories of underdogs like David defeating big powers or villains like Golitath, giving the Colonists the idea that they could do it. |
| How did the writings of John Locke also inspire the Colonists in their revolt? | Locke often wrote about natural or God-given rights such as the right to life, liberty, and owning property. These would be mentioned in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. |
| What did the rattlesnake symbolise and why? | The 13 Colonies and their fight for freedom from England because rattlesnakes don’t start a fight, but if they are in one, they won’t give up. |
| Where did Benjamin Franklin come up with the idea of rattlesnakes? | He came across the group of 13 rattlesnakes and although one didn’t make a lot of noise, all 13 did. |
| Why did Thomas Paine write Common Sense? | To convey forceful arguments while also using emotional appeal against supporting Great Britain to convince the Colonists they needed to break free which helped inspire the Revolution. |
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