Causes of the American Revolution

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Which event is commonly known as the start of the American Revolution?

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The Battle of Lexington and Concord

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Who was the first President of the United States?

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George Washington

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What was the main reason colonists protested the Stamp Act?

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It taxed printed materials without their consent

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Who is known for his famous midnight ride to warn colonists that the British were coming?

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Paul Revere

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Which law required colonists to provide housing and supplies to British soldiers?

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The Quartering Act

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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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"Taxation without representation"

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Colonists were taxed by a government in which they had no elected representatives

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How did George Washington’s leadership shape the outcome of the American Revolution?

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He led the Continental Army to victory and inspired his troops.

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Why did the colonists organize the Boston Tea Party?

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To protest the Tea Act and British taxes

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How did Benjamin Franklin contribute to the founding of the United States?

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He helped gain French support for the Revolution