CKLA Unit 7 Mid-Test

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What were the Intolerable Acts?

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The Intolerable Acts were a series of laws passed by the British government that were too painful and hard for the colonists to accept. They included the Boston Port Act, the Massachusetts Government Act, the Administration of Justice Act, and the Quartering Act.

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What was the purpose of the Stamp Act?

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The Stamp Act was created by the British government to force colonists to help pay Britain’s war debts.

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Who fought in the French and Indian War?

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The French and Indian War was fought between the British and the French.

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What event happened first in the Revolutionary War?

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Paul Revere rode west from Boston, warning colonists that the British were planning to seize colonial weapons from Concord, Massachusetts.

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Why did the Sons of Liberty oppose British taxes?

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The Sons of Liberty felt that British taxes were unfair because the colonists had no say in how to raise money to pay Britain’s debts.

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What was the Boston Port Act?

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The Boston Port Act was one of the Intolerable Acts that closed the port of Boston until the colonists paid for the tea that was dumped during the Boston Tea Party.

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What was the significance of the Battle of Bunker Hill?

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The Battle of Bunker Hill was significant because it showed that the colonists could stand up to the British army, even though they ultimately lost the battle.

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What did the Declaration of Independence state?

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The Declaration of Independence, drafted by Thomas Jefferson, stated the reasons for the colonies breaking away from Great Britain.

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What was the role of Paul Revere?

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Paul Revere was a patriot who rode from Boston to warn the colonists that the British were coming to seize their weapons.

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What were the Coercive Acts?

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The Coercive Acts, also known as the Intolerable Acts, were laws meant to coerce the colonists into submission.