The American and French Revolution

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Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

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To describe the rights all people should have, explain why governments are established and describe the citizen’s rights if the government acts unfairly, and declare the colonies’ independence from Britain.

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What law were the Bostonians protesting when soldiers fired on the mob in what is called the 'Boston Massacre'? Options: Townshend Act, Tea Act, Stamp Act, Intolerable Act (Coercive acts)

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Townshend Act

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People who remained faithful to Britain and opposed the war for independence are known as?

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Loyalist/ Tories

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Why were the colonist protesting during the Boston Tea Party?

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They felt they were being taxed unfairly because they did not have representation in the British Government.

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What was the Stamp Act?

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A tax on anything paper.

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What Act was a result of the Boston Tea Party? Options: The Sugar Act, The Tea Act, The Stamp Act, The Coercive Act

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The Coercive Act

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France was deep in debt because: money spent on the American Revolution, Marie Antoinette's lavish spending, the 1st and 2nd estates did not pay taxes.

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all of the above

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The Second Estate was composed of 

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Nobility

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Most of the people of France belonged to the 

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3rd Estate

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The First Estate in French society was composed of 

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the Clergy, people with special courts, people who did not pay taxes