Causes of the American Revolution

Front

Colonists protested the Stamp Act because they believed in what phrase?

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No taxation with representation

Front

In response to the Tea Act, the colonists threw tea from the British ships into the Boston Harbor. This event is known as:

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Boston Tea Party

Front

Who was the King of Britain at the time of the Revolutionary War?

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King George III

Front

Why did the king begin to tax the colonists?

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He needed money to pay off war debts from the French and Indian War.

Front

An angry crowd of workers surrounded a small group of British soldiers and were fired upon.

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Boston Massacre

Front

What was the name of the meeting of colonial leaders where all the colonies agreed to boycott British goods and wrote a letter to the King voicing their complaints?

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First Continental Congress

Front

First person killed in the Boston Massacre.

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Crispus Attucks

Front

His engraving of the Boston Massacre is a great example of propaganda. Who created it?

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Paul Revere