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28 Unit 5, Chapter 22

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GUIDED READING The American RevolutionSection 4

A. Analyzing Causes and Recognizing Effects As you read this section, note somecauses and effects relating to the American Revolution and the establishment ofthe United States as a republic.

B. Writing Expository Paragraphs On the back of this paper, write one or two para-graphs explaining how the Declaration of Independence and the U.S.Constitution reflect Enlightenment ideas about government. Use the followingterms in your writing:checks and balances federal system Bill of Rights

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Causes Events Effects

1. British parliament passes StampAct.

2. British close Boston harbor andstation troops in city.

3. Second Continental Congressvotes to form an army under command of George Washington.

4. France enters the war in 1778.

5. By approving the Articles ofConfederation, states create aweak national government.

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