American Revolution
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Objective
I can analyze the impact of the American Revolution on the formation of the United States.
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Practice
7 questions
Identify three specific actions taken by the British government that colonists viewed as unfair, and briefly explain why the colonists objected to each.
Explain the significance of the Battle of Saratoga. How did this battle change the course of the war, and what impact did it have on the future of the United States?
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Exit ticket
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“Explain how the American victory at Yorktown and the subsequent Treaty of Paris impacted the political boundaries and international standing of the newly formed United States. Describe how the ideals of "no taxation without representation" and the Declaration of Independence impacted the structure of the new United States government, including the balance of power between the states and the federal government. ”
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