Chapter 5- Road to the revolution

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What did the colonists believe about taxation without representation?

Back

It was a violation of their rights

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What did the British hope to achieve with the Sugar Act?

Back

Reduce smuggling

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What was the effect of the Townshend Acts on the colonies?

Back

Angered the colonists

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What was the main action taken by the Sons of Liberty in Boston?

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Protested the Stamp Act

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What was the main purpose of the writs of assistance?

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To search for smuggled goods

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What was the main effect of the Sugar Act on the colonists?

Back

Lowered tax on molasses

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Who was Crispus Attucks?

Back

A dockworker part African and part Native American

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What was the purpose of the Boston committee of correspondence?

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To spread writings about colonists' complaints against the British

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How did the British government respond to the Boston Tea Party?

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By imposing the Intolerable Acts.

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What action did the delegates vote for in response to British control?

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To boycott trade with Britain