American Revolution Flashcard 1

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This war caused Britain to incur major debts: French and Indian War, The Civil War, The Spanish American War, The Prussian War

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French and Indian War

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Which phrase became popular after passage of the Stamp Act in 1765?

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No taxation without representation

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The Revolutionary War lasted from: 1775-1783

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1775-1783

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What event does this drawing show? Options: Shay's Rebellion, Boston Tea Party, Boston Massacre, The Battle of Bunker Hill

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Boston Massacre

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What act by the British parliament helped spark the famous Boston Tea party?

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Tea Act

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The British punished the colonies for the Boston Tea Party by passing: The Sugar Act, The Stamp Act, The Intolerable Acts, The Townsend Acts

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The Intolerable Acts

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Which of the following was NOT a part of the Intolerable Acts? Closing Boston Harbor, Replacing Massachusetts' Governor, Putting soldiers into homes, Increasing Taxes

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Increasing Taxes

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This group was famous for their resistance to the British in Boston.

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Sons of Liberty

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On which day was the Declaration of Independence signed and adopted? Options: June 2, 1773, July 4, 1776, July 4, 1865, July 21, 1781

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July 4, 1776

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This famous surprise attack happened the day after Christmas 1776

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The Battle of Trenton