American Revolutionary War Flashcards
1
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Declaration of Independence
A
it was written by Thomas Jefferson. Strongly influenced by John Locke.
2
Q
Taxation without Representation
A
James Otis made this saying because it was the man problem with taxes.
3
Q
Acts… Purpose/Why (Navigation Act)
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Navigation Act: use of all foreign trade, because Britain wanted all the money
4
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Articles of Confederation- strength vs weakness
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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
5
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Battle of Yorktown
A
General Corn Wallis surrendered
