To protest the increased price on tea, rebellious colonists held a “party”, dumping tea into the harbor.
7th Grade_Causes of the American Revolution Flashcard

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Jessica Sanchez
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Boston Tea Party
Answer explanation
The event described is the Boston Tea Party, where colonists protested against the tea tax by dumping tea into the harbor. This act of rebellion was a direct response to British taxation without representation.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Violent protest involving name calling and snowballs and the death of five colonists.
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Boston Massacre
Answer explanation
The Boston Massacre involved violent protests, name-calling, and resulted in the death of five colonists. This event is distinct from the Proclamation of 1763, Boston Tea Party, and Intolerable Acts.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Fight for the Ohio River Valley between Britain and France.
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French and Indian War
Answer explanation
The French and Indian War was fought between Britain and France over control of the Ohio River Valley, making it the correct answer. The other wars listed involved different conflicts and territories.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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This image depicts which event?
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Boston Massacre
Answer explanation
The image depicts the Boston Massacre, a pivotal event in 1770 where British soldiers killed five colonists, escalating tensions leading to the American Revolution. This distinguishes it from the other events listed.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Colonists were forced to house British soldiers through this act.
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Quartering Act
Answer explanation
The Quartering Act required colonists to provide housing and supplies to British soldiers, making it the correct answer. The other acts, like the Stamp Act and Tea Act, dealt with taxation and trade, not housing.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does this picture show happening?
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Tar and Feathering
Answer explanation
The image depicts tar and feathering, a form of public humiliation used against those seen as traitors or loyalists during colonial times. This method involved covering individuals in hot tar and feathers, making it a notable act of protest.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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This type of colonist supported being independent from Great Britain?
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Patriot
Answer explanation
Patriots were colonists who supported independence from Great Britain, advocating for freedom and self-governance. In contrast, Loyalists remained loyal to the British crown, while Merchants and Soldiers had different roles.
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