Consequences of the war (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which year was the Declaration of Independence drafted?
In which year was the Declaration of Independence drafted?
1776
What did Congress remove from the final Declaration of Independence?
What did Congress remove from the final Declaration of Independence?
Any mention of slavery
Why was slavery removed from the Declaration of Independence?
Why was slavery removed from the Declaration of Independence?
Opposition from some states
Which state passed gradual abolition laws in 1780?
Which state passed gradual abolition laws in 1780?
Pennsylvania
What happened in Massachusetts courts in 1781?
What happened in Massachusetts courts in 1781?
Enslaved people won their freedom
When did New York fully abolish slavery?
When did New York fully abolish slavery?
1827
What were southern colonies heavily dependent on by 1780?
What were southern colonies heavily dependent on by 1780?
Slave labour
What did Virginia's Declaration of Rights state about enslaved people?
What did Virginia's Declaration of Rights state about enslaved people?
They had no equal rights
How did the American government view most Indigenous peoples after independence?
How did the American government view most Indigenous peoples after independence?
As enemies
What happened to Indigenous peoples' lands after the war?
What happened to Indigenous peoples' lands after the war?
Systematic seizure occurred
How many tribes formed the Iroquois League in New York State?
How many tribes formed the Iroquois League in New York State?
Six tribes
What happened to the Iroquois League after the War of Independence?
What happened to the Iroquois League after the War of Independence?
It broke apart