History 8 Semester 1 Finals Review

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According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the purpose of government? Select one: to protect the rights of the people, to limit the power of the leaders, to guarantee voting for all people, to protect the people from invaders

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to protect the rights of the people

Front

What does Jefferson mean by “unalienable” rights?

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rights that cannot be taken away

Front

The ___________________________ Act was a tax on finished goods like glass, lead, and paper.

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Townshend Act

Front

Which act placed a tax on almost all printed materials?

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The Stamp Act

Front

The Intolerable/Coercive Acts were a series of laws that did what? Options: Closed Boston Harbor, Forced the colonies to let British soldiers live among the colonists, Banned town meetings in Massachusetts, All of the above

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All of the above

Front

What was the name of the conflict that caused the British to be in debt and to start taxing the Colonies?

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The French and Indian War

Front

This Act forced the colonists to provide housing for British soldiers.

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Quartering Act

Front

A famous saying from the colonists was " No _____________ without ______________ in Parliament"

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Taxation, Representation

Front

What event was a direct result of the colonist frustration with the Tea Act?

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The Boston Tea Party

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What event involved 150 men dressed as Indians boarding 3 British ships to dump 342 chests of tea overboard?

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Boston Tea Party