Causes of the American Revolution

Front

What was the name of the radical patriot group that organized events like the Boston Tea Party?

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Sons of Liberty

Front

Which war did the colonists fight with the British against the French? Options: 7 Years War, Proclamationary War, Lexington War, Boston Massacre

Back

7 Years War

Front

Which is considered to be the first event of colonial unrest towards the British? Options: Quartering Act, Intolerable Acts, Battles of Lexington & Concord, Proclamation of 1763

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Proclamation of 1763

Front

This act placed a tax on a required seal on legal and commercial documents such as newspapers, contracts, and even playing cards.

Back

Stamp Act

Front

Which famous Bostonian lawyer defended the British Troops in court after the Boston Massacre?

Back

John Adams

Front

What was the Intolerable Act that created a blockade of Boston Harbor called in England?

Back

Coercive Act

Front

In response to the Tea Act, the Sons of Liberty staged which famous event?

Back

Boston Tea Party

Front

Which act prompted James Otis to declare, "taxation without representation is tyranny?"
Options: Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, Battle of Concord, Sugar Act

Back

Sugar Act

Front

What was a decision that came from the First Continental Congress?

Back

Ban all trade from England until the Acts were repealed

Front

What did the Quartering Act require colonists to do?

Back

House, feed, and care for British soldiers