Answering questions fully using American Revolution

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What motivated Americans to become Patriots during the American Revolution?

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Americans wanted to gain independence from Britain.

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What tax was a direct cause of the Boston Tea Party?

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The Tea Act.

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What event is described as the Boston Tea Party, and when did it occur?

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The Boston Tea Party occurred on December 16, 1773, when members of the Sons of Liberty dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor.

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How many individuals were killed during the Boston Massacre?

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Five people were killed.

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Who was Crispus Attucks, and why is his death significant?

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Crispus Attucks was a 47-year-old runaway slave, and his death is significant because he was the first person killed in the war for independence.

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What was the primary goal of the American Revolution?

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The primary goal was to achieve independence from British rule.

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What role did the Sons of Liberty play in the American Revolution?

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The Sons of Liberty were a group that organized protests against British taxation and policies, including the Boston Tea Party.

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What was the significance of the Tea Act in colonial America?

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The Tea Act granted the British East India Company a monopoly on tea sales in the colonies, leading to widespread protest and the Boston Tea Party.

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What was the impact of the Boston Massacre on colonial sentiment towards Britain?

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The Boston Massacre fueled anti-British sentiments and united colonists against British oppression.

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What were the Intolerable Acts, and how did they affect the colonies?

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The Intolerable Acts were punitive laws passed by Britain in response to the Boston Tea Party, which further escalated tensions between Britain and the colonies.