History Flashcard

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What was the Sugar Act of 1764?

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The Sugar Act of 1764 was a law that renewed the Molasses Act of 1733, imposing taxes on sugar and molasses imported into the American colonies.

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What was the main purpose of the First Continental Congress?

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The main purpose of the First Continental Congress was to address colonial grievances against British rule and to organize colonial resistance.

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Who delivered the famous 'Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death' speech?

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Patrick Henry, a prominent figure in the American Revolution, delivered the famous 'Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death' speech.

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What did the Treaty of Paris of 1763 accomplish?

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The Treaty of Paris of 1763 officially ended the Seven Years' War, marking a significant shift in territorial control in North America.

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What was the Quartering Act?

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The Quartering Act required colonial assemblies to provide housing and supplies to British troops stationed in the colonies.

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What were the Townshend Acts?

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The Townshend Acts were a series of laws passed in 1767 that imposed duties on imported goods, leading to increased tensions between Britain and the colonies.

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What was the significance of the Boston Tea Party?

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The Boston Tea Party was a protest against the Tea Act of 1773, where colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor to oppose taxation without representation.

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What was the impact of the Intolerable Acts?

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The Intolerable Acts were punitive laws passed in 1774 that restricted colonial autonomy and fueled revolutionary sentiments among the colonists.

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What was the main outcome of the American Revolution?

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The main outcome of the American Revolution was the establishment of the United States as an independent nation, free from British rule.

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What role did Thomas Jefferson play in the American Revolution?

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Thomas Jefferson was a key figure in the American Revolution, known for drafting the Declaration of Independence.