American Revolution: Acts 1 and 2 Flashcard

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Where is the setting of Act One?

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King George III's palace

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What was the ruling passed by Parliament without the colonists' input?

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The Stamp Act

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Who suggested taxing the colonists for every piece of paper? Options: Parliament Patrick and Parliament Phillip, King George III, Parliament Phillip, Parliament Patrick

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Parliament Phillip

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What phrase did the colonists use to protest against the tax?

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No taxation without representation!

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What did Patrick Henry suggest the colonists should do? Options: Pay the tax and remain silent, Ignore the tax and continue their daily lives, Leave the colonies and move to Great Britain

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Form a union and take action

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Who said, 'I cannot possibly print everything I need to print at the print shop with this tax.'?

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Printer Peter

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What did the colonists want Parliament to do?

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Repeal the Stamp Act

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What was the major problem faced by King George III and Parliament? Options: Lack of support from the colonies, Lack of resources in Great Britain, Lack of soldiers for the war, Lack of money to pay the debt

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Lack of money to pay the debt

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What event just occurred before Act One? Options: The French and Indian War, The Declaration of Independence, The American Revolution, The Boston Tea Party

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The French and Indian War

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What did the colonists need the paper for?

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To print legal documents, newspapers, licenses, and playing cards