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After repealing the Stamp Act, Parliament passed the Declaratory Act,

After repealing the Stamp Act, Parliament passed the Declaratory Act, declaring that __________. A) Parliament had authority to bind the colonists “in all cases whatsoever” B) all new taxes would be approved by the colonial assemblies C) George III was sorry for his abuse of America D) Catholics would be granted freedom of worship in […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020

As a product of the Enlightenment thinking, Benjamin Franklin ________

As a product of the Enlightenment thinking, Benjamin Franklin __________. a. turned to organized religion for meaning in his life b. devoted his life to his own personal religious views c. rejected the practical pursuits of life in favor of contemplation, meditation, and intellectual inquiry d. pursued his curiosities until they yielded useful scientific ideas […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020

Discuss the significance of the Boston Gazette slogan, “Save your mone

Discuss the significance of the Boston Gazette slogan, “Save your money and you save your country.” What does it suggest about how American attitudes toward Britain were changing? What will be an ideal response?   ANSWER Key Points: nonimportation; economic resistance; taxation and representation; American nationalism

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Date: September 9th, 2020

American migration westward following the Revolution was complicated b

American migration westward following the Revolution was complicated by __________. A) Spain’s refusal to accept the terms of the Treaty of Paris B) the return of the Ohio Valley to French control C) Britain’s refusal to allow American use of the port of New Orleans D) the inability of Congress to enact western land policies […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020

Under the provisions of the Virginia Plan, __________. A) Congress wo

Under the provisions of the Virginia Plan, __________. A) Congress would have no power to tax B) a bicameral legislature would be organized according to state population C) an independent chief executive elected by popular vote would check legislative power D) a single house legislature would equally represent all states   ANSWER Answer: B

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Date: September 9th, 2020