Causes of the American Revolution- Mini Class Set

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What is a boycott?

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A protest in which people do not use or buy certain items.

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What did the Proclamation of 1763 make illegal?

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Settlers living west of the Appalachian Mountains

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What was the main grievance of the Tea Act of 1773? Options: Colonists could only buy tea from East India Tea Company, Tea was banned in the colonies, Tea was taxed heavily, Tea was given for free

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Colonists could only buy tea from East India Tea Company

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What did the Stamp Act of 1765 tax?

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Newspapers and legal deeds

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What is today’s monetary value (overall cost) of the 342 chests of tea? (2021)

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£1,600,000

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What did Thomas Paine talk about was "Common Sense" in his famous pamphlet?

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The colonies getting independence from Britain

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What did the Quartering Act (part of the Intolerable Acts) allow?

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British soldiers were allowed to live in the homes and on the property of the colonists.

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This was the last attempt by the Colonists to maintain peace and avoid war with Britain.

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The Olive Branch Petition

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Who fought in the French and Indian War?

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Mostly England, France, and their Native American allies

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What was Britain's biggest issue after the French and Indian War?

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Britain was in debt and started to tax the colonies.