Causes of the Revolution

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The war fought by the American colonies to gain independence from Great Britain.

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American Revolution

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The financial burden incurred by a country as a result of a war.

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War debt

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A secret organization formed by American colonists to protest against British taxes and policies.

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Sons of Liberty

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To instill fear or create a sense of threat in someone.

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Intimidate

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A memorable phrase used in advertising or propaganda to convey a message or promote a cause.

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Slogan

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One of the Founding Fathers of the United States and a prominent figure in the American Revolution.

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Ben Franklin

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An act passed by the British Parliament that imposed a tax on printed materials in the American colonies, leading to widespread opposition.

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Stamp Act of 1765

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An incident in which British soldiers killed five colonists in Boston, further escalating tensions between the colonies and Britain.

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Boston Massacre

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The first military engagements of the American Revolution, where colonial militia clashed with British troops, marking the beginning of armed conflict.

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Skirmishes at Lexington and Concord

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The document in which the American colonies declared their independence from Great Britain, asserting their rights and grievances.

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Declaration of Independence