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According to the Declaration of Independence, what are the "unalienable rights"?
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
What Enlightenment philosopher influenced the Declaration with ideas about natural rights and government?
John Locke
What was the winter at Valley Forge (1777-1778), and why was it important?
A harsh winter where the Continental Army trained under difficult conditions; it strengthened the army’s discipline and resolve.
What treaty officially ended the American Revolution?
The Treaty of Paris (1783)
What were the terms of the Treaty of Paris (1783)?
Britain recognized American independence and ceded territory east of the Mississippi River to the United States.
What were the Articles of Confederation, and why were they significant?
The first governing document of the United States, establishing a weak central government.
