Unit 4: Road to Revolution

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The French and Indian war was fought between who?

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France and their Indian allies against Britain and their Indian allies

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Which treaty ended the French and Indian War?

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Treaty of Paris 1763

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A system in which goods and slaves were traded among the Americas, Britain, and Africa is known as;

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Triangular Trade

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This was a practice of controlled trade which made Great Britain much wealthier than the colonies.

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Mercantilism

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A movement that spread the idea that reason and logic could improve society

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Enlightenment

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Why did the British government decide to start taxing the colonists in the 1760s?

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to raise money after the costs of the French and Indian War

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How were the Committees of Correspondence, Sons of Liberty and Daughters of Liberty similar?

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They were organizations formed in opposition to British policies.

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This Act stated that Parliament had the power to pass laws "in all cases."

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Declaratory Act

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Why did colonial leaders organize the First Continental Congress?

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because Parliament passed laws giving Britain greater control of the colonies

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Why did Parliament pass the Tea Act of 1773?

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To stop the smuggling of Dutch tea and sell British tea cheap