American Revolutionary War

Question 1

Declaration of Independence

Answer 1

it was written by Thomas Jefferson. Strongly influenced by John Locke.

Question 2

Taxation without Representation

Answer 2

James Otis made this saying because it was the man problem with taxes.

Question 3

Acts… Purpose/Why (Navigation Act)

Answer 3

Navigation Act: use of all foreign trade, because Britain wanted all the money

Question 4

Articles of Confederation- strength vs weakness

Answer 4

strengths: declare war and make peace to coin and borrow money detail w/ foreign countries and sign treaties.
weakness: couldn’t force states to follow laws (enforce) no power to tax, nor army or navy, each state had different money, no proper system

Question 5

Battle of Yorktown

Answer 5

General Corn Wallis surrendered