Consequences of the war (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What famous phrase was included in the Declaration of Independence in 1776?
What famous phrase was included in the Declaration of Independence in 1776?
All men are created equal
Why did Congress remove mention of slavery from the Declaration?
Why did Congress remove mention of slavery from the Declaration?
Strong objections from several states
Which state passed gradual abolition laws in 1780?
Which state passed gradual abolition laws in 1780?
Pennsylvania
From what year did enslaved people in Massachusetts begin successful court appeals?
From what year did enslaved people in Massachusetts begin successful court appeals?
1781
When was slavery fully abolished in New York State?
When was slavery fully abolished in New York State?
1827
By what year had southern colonies become heavily reliant on enslaved labour?
By what year had southern colonies become heavily reliant on enslaved labour?
1780
What did Virginia's Declaration of Rights state about enslaved people?
What did Virginia's Declaration of Rights state about enslaved people?
They did not possess equal rights
Which side did most Indigenous tribes support during the war?
Which side did most Indigenous tribes support during the war?
British
What had British colonial authorities previously provided to Indigenous tribes?
What had British colonial authorities previously provided to Indigenous tribes?
Protection against unauthorised settlement
What weakened Indigenous tribes' negotiating position with the US?
What weakened Indigenous tribes' negotiating position with the US?
Struggling to present a unified approach
Where did many Indigenous peoples migrate after the war?
Where did many Indigenous peoples migrate after the war?
Canada, Spanish territories, trading posts
What happened to the Iroquois League after American independence?
What happened to the Iroquois League after American independence?
It dissolved