Colonial America Flashcard

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What was one of the reasons Britain turned to the colonies for financial help after the French and Indian War?

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To help pay off war debt

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Which act was passed by Britain to limit colonial settlements on the western frontier?

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The Proclamation of 1763

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Why did the colonists oppose the taxes imposed by Britain?

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Because they had no representation in Parliament

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What democratic ideal is a cornerstone of American government that was influenced by the colonists' belief during the taxation without representation?

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The power of elected officials to pass taxes

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Who is depicted addressing the Virginia House of Burgesses in the image provided?

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Patrick Henry

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What was the reaction of groups like the Sons of Liberty and the Daughters of Liberty to the laws and taxes imposed by Britain?

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They supported boycotts, nonimportation agreements, and other protests.

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What event in 1770 was publicized by the Sons of Liberty to gain support against the British?

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The Boston Massacre

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What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?

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To respond to the Intolerable Acts

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What was the British objective on April 18, 1775, that contributed to the beginning of the American Revolution?

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To seize weapons and arrest colonial leaders

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What event occurred on April 19, 1775, marking the official start of the American Revolution?

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The British troops and colonial militia met on a field between Lexington and Concord