Beginning of the American Revolution Flashcard

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What was the major cause of the American Revolution, according to the Americans?

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The king was taxing the colonists unfairly and they had no representation or voice.

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England (Britain) had imposed (charged) taxes on the colonies as a result of their debt from which war?

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the French and Indian War

Answer explanation

Remember... these British taxes are what had made the colonists SO ANGRY against the British, in the first place!

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Which of the following was not a cause of the American Revolution? Quartering Act, Tea Act, Stamp Act, Proclamation Act, 1st Continental Congress

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1st Continental Congress

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Which war was a factor in starting the American Revolution? French & Indian War, Hundred Years War, Civil War, War of 1812

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French & Indian War

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What was the major cause of the American Revolution? Options: The Indians were causing trouble for the British, The King was taxing the colonists unfairly and they had no representation., The Colonists were stubborn and inconsiderate.

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The King was taxing the colonists unfairly and they had no representation.

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How did the items in the box above contribute to the start of the American Revolution?

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Colonists felt their rights as Englishmen had been violated.

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Why is this considered one of the causes of the revolution? Options: Required British approval with government documents, This was taxation without representation, To prevent fraudulent news being reported, Encourage the colonist to be loyal to the king

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This was taxation without representation

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The British began imposing taxes on the colonists in 1765 to help pay for the expenses of fighting the

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French and Indian War

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Which statement would BEST complete this chart? Options: Great Britain gained control of Canada and tried to use Canada's tax structure on the 13 colonies., Southern colonies argued with Great Britain over claims to the newly acquired land., France, which was bitter over losing the war with Great Britain, encouraged rebellion in the colonies., Great Britain demanded colonists pay the war debt through taxes, and made new laws and regulations that increased the colonists' anger.

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Southern colonies argued with Great Britain over claims to the newly acquired land.

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A direct cause of the American Revolution was

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Being taxed by England without representation.