American Revolution: impact (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What was the rallying cry behind American colonial opposition to British policies?
What was the rallying cry behind American colonial opposition to British policies?
'No taxation without representation'
Why was the American Revolution historically significant?
Why was the American Revolution historically significant?
First colony to break from European power
Why did British conservatives believe the American colonies were essential?
Why did British conservatives believe the American colonies were essential?
Essential to Britain's world power position
Which economist used the American situation to argue for broader changes in Britain?
Which economist used the American situation to argue for broader changes in Britain?
Adam Smith
When did France enter the war to support the American colonists?
When did France enter the war to support the American colonists?
February 1778
What crucial support did France provide to the American colonists?
What crucial support did France provide to the American colonists?
Money, professional soldiers, naval support
Where did British forces suffer their decisive defeat in 1781?
Where did British forces suffer their decisive defeat in 1781?
Yorktown
What did Parliament declare in 1782 regarding the American conflict?
What did Parliament declare in 1782 regarding the American conflict?
Britain would no longer use military force
What was the economic impact on Britain after losing the American colonies?
What was the economic impact on Britain after losing the American colonies?
Britain was not financially ruined
Where did British trade grow significantly after losing America?
Where did British trade grow significantly after losing America?
India and Canada
What key principle did the Declaration of Independence establish about government?
What key principle did the Declaration of Independence establish about government?
Power comes from consent of the governed
How did Britain change its approach to imperial control after losing America?
How did Britain change its approach to imperial control after losing America?
Relied more on local elites & indirect rule