Causes of the Revolutionary War

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What was the Proclamation of 1763?

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A law that solved the dispute initiated by Pontiac's Rebellion, indicating that colonists would not settle west of the Appalachian Mountains.

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What was the main cause of the French and Indian War?

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The war started as a dispute over land between the British and the French.

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Which act led to the Boston Tea Party?

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The Tea Act, which imposed taxes on tea and led to colonists protesting by dressing as Native Americans and dumping tea into Boston Harbor.

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Who were the Sons of Liberty?

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A colonial group founded by Samuel Adams in response to British taxation, known for organizing protests against British policies.

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What was the Sugar Act?

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A law that imposed taxes on sugar and molasses imported into the colonies.

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What was the Stamp Act?

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A law that required colonists to purchase special stamped paper for legal documents, newspapers, and other publications.

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What was the significance of the Quartering Act?

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It required colonists to provide housing and supplies to British soldiers stationed in the colonies.

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What was the Boston Massacre?

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An incident in 1770 where British soldiers killed five colonists during a confrontation, escalating tensions between Britain and the colonies.

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What was the purpose of the Townshend Acts?

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A series of laws that imposed duties on imported goods, leading to increased colonial resistance.

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What was the role of propaganda in the Revolutionary War?

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Propaganda was used to influence public opinion against British rule, exemplified by Paul Revere's engraving of the Boston Massacre.