American Revolution Key Concepts

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The main goal of most of the policies shown in the illustration was to

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enable Great Britain to raise revenues and control trade

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The policies shown in the illustration led to the

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start of the American Revolution

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Which statement below is considered a cause of the event in Box 2? Options: The British ban the Committees of Correspondence., Boston's governor refuses to allow tea to be unloaded in the harbor., The British East India Company raises the prices of its tea., Parliament passes the Tea Act.

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Parliament passes the Tea Act.

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Who created this political cartoon?

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Benjamin Franklin

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Which statement most accurately expresses the main idea of this illustration? Options: Colonies that do not unite are not loyal. Colonies that do unite will be attacked. Colonies are stronger if they are independent. Colonies cannot survive unless they are united.

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Colonies cannot survive unless they are united.

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Which two groups in American history are being described in the circle chart?

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Loyalists and Patriots

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Which statement represents the point of view of a Loyalist during the revolutionary war? Abandon the Parliament!, Support Independence!, Remain Neutral!, Long Live the King!

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Long Live the King!

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From the point of view of someone living in the American colonies during the 1770's, a patriot is best described as a person who supported the movements for the American independence.

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supported the movements for the American independence.

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According to Royal Governor, Lord Dunmore, what group of people will be looked upon as traitors?

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Patriots

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Based on Lord Dunmore’s statement above, it can be concluded that he was a

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Loyalist