Causes of the American Revolution

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What was the most significant consequence of the French and Indian War?

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The French and Indian War was costly. The British government went into debt.

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What area were the British and French fighting over during the French and Indian War?

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Why did King George III sign the Proclamation of 1763?

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All of these choices

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Why were colonists angered by the tax laws passed by the British Parliament?

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They believed they should have a voice in deciding such laws.

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When colonists refused to buy British goods, it was called -

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a boycott.

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Which act passed by Parliament directly led to the Boston Tea Party? Options: The Sugar Act, The Stamp Act, The Tea Act, The Intolerable Acts

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The Tea Act

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Which of the following was an Intolerable Act? - Preventing the Massachusetts legislature from making laws - Banning any town meetings not authorized by the governor - Forcing colonists to quarter British soldiers - All of these choices.

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All of these choices.

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What action did the First Continental Congress take?

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It sent a petition to the British Parliament.

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Why were the battles of Lexington and Concord so important?

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They marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War.

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Choose the timeline that shows the events in the order they happened.

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