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In retaliation for the Boston Tea Party, the British passed laws to punish the colonists, including increasing taxes. What effect did these measures have on colonists?

A
They temporarily quelled colonists’ protests due to fear of further punishment.
B
They angered colonists even more, prompting the Boston Massacre.
C
They united the colonists in their calls for independence from the British.
D
They prompted the formation of the Continental army to defend colonial interests.
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Which Enlightenment philosopher promoted the principles of separation of church and state along with freedom of the press?

A
Hobbes
B
Locke
C
Montesquieu
D
Voltaire
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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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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 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 Declaration of the Rights of Man, first drafted in 1789, is a fundamental document of the French Revolution. Which US document inspired it?

A
the Bill of Rights
B
the Articles of Confederation
C
the Declaration of Independence
D
The Spirit of the Laws
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The US Constitution was attractive to many because it outlines a representative democracy, which

A
restricts the ability of citizens to participate in government.
B
allows government leaders to maintain power for long periods of time.
C
allows citizens to vote for representatives within government.
D
hinders the ability of governments to transfer power.
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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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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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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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