History Flashcard

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What was the result of the argument between colonists and British soldiers during the Boston Massacre?

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Five colonists were killed, others were injured

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Which war was fought between the French and Great Britain?

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French and Indian War

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How long did the French and Indian War last?

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7 years

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What did King George III do that affected the colonists?

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Made many new policies to maintain control over the colonists

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What was the purpose of placing British troops in America according to the British Imperial Policy?

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To make sure colonists obeyed new policies

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What did colonists do during the Boston Tea Party?

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Threw 90,000 pounds of tea overboard

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What action did Britain take after the Boston Tea Party?

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Closed the Boston Harbor

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What did the Stamp Act require colonists to do?

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Buy paper with an official stamp

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What items were affected by the Stamp Act? Options: Newspapers and magazines, Tea and coffee, Clothing and shoes, Furniture and tools

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Newspapers and magazines

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What was the main reason for the French and Indian War? Options: Control over America's western lands, Disputes over tea taxes, Religious differences, Trade disagreements

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Control over America's western lands