American Revolution - American Government

Front

Common good is when __________.

Back

people think about what is best for everyone

Front

What does it mean to "repeal" a law?

Back

To overturn it

Front

If you were a colonist, why would you have been upset about the Quartering (as in quarters you might stay in) Act?

Back

It might have forced you to let British soldiers live in your house

Front

The tax on all items in the colonies made of paper was called the ________________ .

Back

Stamp Act

Front

The conflict between the British and the colonists turned deadly in the streets of Boston in what year?

Back

1770

Front

What was an effect of the Boston Massacre?

Back

The deaths of the colonists were used to intensify anger against the British soldiers.

Front

If you were boycotting British tea, what would you be doing?

Back

Refusing to buy British tea

Front

What was a major cause for the Boston Tea Party?

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To protest Britain's new tea tax and demonstrate against "taxation without representation".

Front

Which of the following actions did the British government (the king) take in response to the Boston Tea Party? Options: They stopped taxing colonists., They closed the Boston port (harbor)., They started importing coffee., They called a meeting in Philadelphia.

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They closed the Boston port (harbor).

Front

What is a loyalist?

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A colonist who supported the British.