Chapter 1 Check Point 1 American Revolution

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Monarchy

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A form of government with authority held by a ruling family

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Reasons England wanted land in the 'New World'

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Gold, natural resources, trade

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New England Colonies soil

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Rocky, not good for farming

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New England Colonies climate

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Cold winters

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Middle Colonies soil

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Good for farming

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Middle Colonies climate

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Mild

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Southern Colonies soil

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Good for farming

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Southern Colonies climate

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Hot summers and mild winters

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Common factor in Sugar, Stamp, and Townshend Acts

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All three taxed the colonists

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'No taxation without representation' meaning

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Colonists did not want to pay taxes without a voice in government