American Revolution

Front

Who did the British fight to control land in North America?

Back

French

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What was the name of the war that started the American Revolution?

Back

The French and Indian War

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What was the name of the treaty that ended the French and Indian War?

Back

Treaty of Paris

Front

Why did the British put a tax on paper materials in the colonies?

Back

The British were in debt because of the war

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

What year did King George III propose the Stamp Act?

Back

1765

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What was the name of the protestors that formed in Boston in response to the Stamp Act?

Back

The Sons of Liberty

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Front

What was the name of the event that several Bostonians and red coats got into in March 1770? Options:

The Stamp Act

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The Boston Tea Party

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The Boston Massacre

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The Battle of Lexington and Concord

Back

The Boston Massacre

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CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What was the name of the person who was killed during the Boston Massacre?

Back

Crispus Attcuks

Front

What was the name of the event in Boston on December 1773, where people dumped chests of tea into the Boston Harbor?

Back

The Boston Tea Party

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What was the name of the person who wrote a poem after the Stamp Act was repealed?

Back

Phillis Wheatley

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9