Causes of the American Revolution

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Why could the colonists not move West of the Appalachian mountains after the French and Indian war?

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To avoid conflicts with the Natives

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After the French and Indian War, why did Parliament pass new laws for the colonies? Options: was afraid the French would support the colonies., was afraid many of the colonists would return to Britain., needed the colonists to help pay for the war., wanted the Native Americans to return to their lands.

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needed the colonists to help pay for the war.

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In 1765, Parliament and King George passed the Stamp Act. What was the purpose of this act?

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It was to raise money by passing a tax on newspapers and other paper documents.

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What does "no taxation without representation" mean?

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The colonists should not be taxed unless they were represented in Parliament.

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What did the Townshend Acts bring about? Options: direct taxes on legal documents, indirect taxes on imported goods such as lead, paint, and glass, etc., relief from taxes on tea, the closing of Boston Harbor

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indirect taxes on imported goods such as lead, paint, and glass, etc.

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What event does this drawing show?

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Boston Massacre

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In response to the Tea Act, the colonists threw tea from the British ships into the Boston Harbor. This event is known as:

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Boston Tea Party

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Why did Britain pass the Intolerable Acts?

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To punish the colonists for the Boston Tea Party.

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Which two laws were included in the Intolerable Acts?

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The Quartering Act was reinstated, and the Boston Harbor was closed.

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What was the name of the colonists that supported the colonies breaking away from Britain and becoming an independent country?

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Patriots