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In the era of the Seven Years War and the French Revolution, European nations, such as France, faced many of the same issues as those faced by the colonies in the American Revolution. Which problem affected both nations?

A
colonial rules
B
government-mandated social classes
C
taxation without representation
D
tyrannical monarchies in power
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Which statement explains why taxation without representation was a major issue for the colonists?

A
The colonists wanted less influence over how taxes were spent.
B
The colonists equated a lack of representation with a lack of consent to be ruled.
C
The colonists sought more control of tax collection to send to Britain.
D
The colonists felt that the collection of taxes wasn't enough to support the colonies.
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The Constitution was drafted in 1787, after the American Revolution ended. What document preceded the Constitution in outlining the powers of the US government?

A
the Declaration of Independence
B
the Articles of Confederation
C
the Bill of Rights
D
the Two Treatises of Government
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The Constitution was inspired by the English Bill of Rights. Which of the following is a principle that is found in both documents?

A
extended power of the judicial branch
B
decentralized government
C
veto power of the Parliament
D
limited power of the executive branch
5

The American Revolution subsequently inspired nineteenth-century independence movements in which part of the world?

A
Latin America and the Caribbean
B
Eastern Europe
C
North Africa
D
Southeast Asia
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The Boston Tea Party was the first major act of defiance by the colonists. What were the colonists protesting?

A
increased government spending
B
high taxes
C
taxation without representation
D
debt from the French and Indian War
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Why was taxation without representation considered a violation of the social contract?

A
Taxation without representation indicated a lack of consent between the government and its citizens.
B
Taxation without representation violated the colonists’ natural right to property.
C
Taxation without representation was causing large debt in the colonies.
D
Taxation without representation ignored the colonists’ legal right to have the colonial government, not the British government, determine taxes.
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The concept of having three branches of government—executive, judicial, and legislative—was introduced by Montesquieu. What term describes this type of governmental system?

A
confederation
B
separation of powers
C
bicameral
D
divided government
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Which philosopher of the Enlightenment most influenced Thomas Jefferson when drafting the Declaration of Independence?

A
Hobbes
B
Locke
C
Montesquieu
D
Voltaire
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What effect did the success of the American Revolution have internationally?

A
The American Revolution provided the blueprint for gaining independence.
B
The American Revolution caused other empires to better respect their colonies’ rights.
C
The American Revolution enabled other countries to weigh the pros and cons of revolution.
D
The American Revolution inspired other countries to declare independence.

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