From Lessons Learned from the American War of Independence

question 22

Multiple Choice

 From lessons learned from the American War of Independence

• A)the British would not allow political representation to its remaining territories and colonies.
• B)colonies would have the right to void all British laws without consulting with Parliament.
• C)each British colony or territory could elect their own governor.
• D)a balance was created to allow for local representation but with safeguards to protect British interests.
• E)territories and colonies could have their voice heard only through petitioning Parliament.

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Definitions:

Monroe Doctrine

A principle of US foreign policy that opposed European colonialism in the Americas and stated that any intervention by external powers in the politics of the Americas is a potentially hostile act against the US.

Western Hemisphere

The Western Hemisphere encompasses all territories located west of the Prime Meridian to the International Date Line, including both the Americas and surrounding waters.

Mutually Assured Destruction

A military doctrine holding that full-scale use of nuclear weapons by opposing sides would result in the destruction of both the attacker and the defender.

Nuclear Missiles

Weapons of mass destruction powered by nuclear energy, capable of causing massive destruction and loss of life when detonated.