Causes of the American Revolution Flashcard

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What was the Proclamation of 1763?

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A British law that prohibited American colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.

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What was the main reason for the American colonists' opposition to taxation without representation?

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Violation of rights and lack of representation

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What was the purpose of the Stamp Act?

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To raise revenue from the American colonies.

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What was the outcome of the Boston Tea Party?

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Destruction of tea

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Did the French and Indian War cause Britain to impose new taxes?

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True

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The colonists were upset over losing rights and freedoms.

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True

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The Tea Act was a tax on: Sugar, Stamps, Tea, Slaves

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Tea

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Who conducted the Boston Tea Party? Options: Sons of Liberty, Indians, British themselves, None of the above

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Sons of Liberty

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The French and Indian War started over control of the ______________. Options: A. Shenandoah Valley, B. Rio Grande Valley, C. Ohio Valley, D. Ia Drang Valley

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Ohio Valley