Causes of the American Revolution

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Why was the French and Indian War fought? Options: The French, Native Americans, and British did not like each other, The French and British were both trying to claim the disputed land west of the Appalachian Mountains, The French and the British wanted to have more power back in Europe, The Native Americans wanted to fight both the British and the French

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The French and British were both trying to claim the disputed land west of the Appalachian Mountains

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Who was the French and Indian War fought between?

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French vs. British

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Who won the French and Indian War?

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British

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What Treaty ended the French and Indian War?

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Treaty of Paris

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What did the British get for winning the French and Indian War?

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Land west of the Appalachian Mountains

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Who controlled the 13 Colonies?

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British

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What impact did the French and Indian War have on the Native Americans?

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The Native Americans' traditional lands were now part of the British Empire.

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What did the Proclamation of 1763 say?

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Colonists could not move west of the Appalachian Mountains.

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Why did King George III write the Proclamation of 1763?

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The British did not want to keep on fighting with the Native Americans.

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Why did the King of Britain start taxing the colonists?

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he needed money after spending it on the French and Indian War