Causes of Revolutionary War

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What was the main cause of the Stamp Act?

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The need for revenue to pay off the debt incurred during the French and Indian War.

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Which act imposed taxes on various goods including paint, paper, lead, and glass imported by the American colonies?

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Townshend Acts

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What was the purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?

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To establish a boundary line and prevent conflicts with Native American tribes.

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Which act required colonists to pay a tax on imported sugar?

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Sugar Act

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What was the slogan used by the colonists to protest against the Stamp Act?

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No taxation without representation

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Which act declared that the British Parliament had the right to tax the American colonies? Options: Townshend Acts, Tea Act, Stamp Act, Sugar Act

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Sugar Act

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What was the main reason for the colonists' opposition to the Townshend Acts? Options: Increased government control, Lack of representation in Parliament, Unfair trade regulations, New taxes on imported goods

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New taxes on imported goods

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Which act prohibited colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains?

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Proclamation of 1763

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What was the purpose of the Sugar Act?

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To increase tax revenue for the British government.

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Which act required colonists to pay a tax on various printed materials?

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Stamp Act