Colonial Grievances and Acts Flashcard

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Why were the colonists angry at Britain?

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Britain taxed the colonies to pay off war debt.

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What was the slogan used by the colonists to express their grievances?

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No Taxation Without Representation.

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What was the purpose of the Stamp Act of 1765?

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To tax paper, newspapers, and legal documents.

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How did the colonists respond to the Tea Act of 1773?

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They organized the Boston Tea Party.

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What were the Intolerable Acts of 1774 intended to do?

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Punish colonists for the Boston Tea Party.

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What was the big idea behind the colonists' protests?

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To protest, unite, and eventually fight for independence.