Knowledge 9 Lesson 2

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What are taxes?

Back

Extra money paid for goods.

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What is a representative?

Back

Helps the government decide what to spend taxes on.

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Why did the king and the British Parliament decide to tax the British colonies in America?

Back

He wanted to get some money.

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What was the Boston Tea Party?

Back

The colonists dumped tea into the Boston Harbor.

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How did the British colonists feel about being taxed?

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They were angry.

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What is a government?

Back

A group of people who make rules for a country.

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What is a colony?

Back

A place that is controlled by another country.

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What does it mean to protest?

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To show that you do not agree with something.

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What is a tax collector?

Back

A person who collects taxes from people.

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What is a law?

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A rule that everyone must follow.