Causes of American Revolution

Front

The _______________ acts were a tax on imported goods, such as paper, glass, lead, paint, and tea.

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Townshend

Front

Why did the king begin to tax the colonists?

Back

He needed money to pay off war debts.

Front

What act was the cause of the Boston Tea party?

Back

Tea Act

Front

Who Organized the Boston Tea Party?

Back

Sons of liberty

Front

Who was the King during the American Revolution?

Back

King George III

Front

What was the common slogan used in the Colonies? Options: "Give me liberty or Give me death", "No Taxation without Representation", "No Stamp Act, No Sugar Act", "Never eat spinach with a stranger"

Back

No Taxation without Representation

Front

The Sons of Liberty dressed as _______ when they raided the ship during the Boston Tea Party.

Back

Mohawk Indians

Front

What action did King George take after the French and Indian War that colonists felt unfairly restricted their ability to move west?

Back

Declared the Proclamation of 1763

Front

Why should I have to spend my money on British soldiers? Can't they buy their own cider, candles, and fuel? Can't they find their own place to stay?

Back

Quartering Act

Front

Britain cannot tax the molasses we buy just because they spent too much money fighting France!

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Sugar Act