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Ending the Colonial Relationship, 1774–1776 common mistakes
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Ending the Colonial Relationship, 1774–1776
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Confusing the First and Second Continental Congresses
Students often mix up the purposes and outcomes of the First and Second Continental Congresses.
Fix itFocus on the First Continental Congress as a response to the Intolerable Acts and the Second as a move towards independence.
Confusing Loyalists with Patriots
Students often mix up the roles and beliefs of loyalists and patriots.
Fix itClearly define loyalists as those supporting British rule and patriots as those advocating for independence.
Confusing the Quebec Act with the Intolerable Acts
Students often mix up the Quebec Act with the Intolerable Acts, thinking they are the same.
Fix itRemember that the Quebec Act was separate and specifically aimed at Quebec, while the Intolerable Acts were punitive measures against Massachusetts.
Confusing the Declaration of Independence with the Articles of Confederation
Students often mix up the Declaration of Independence with the Articles of Confederation, thinking they serve similar purposes.
Fix itThe Declaration of Independence is a statement of separation from Britain, while the Articles of Confederation were the first governing document of the United States, outlining the structure of government.
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