The American Revolution

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The Pilgrims were a group of Protestants who wanted to separate from the Church of England.

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True

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The Pilgrims had to leave England because...

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They were seen as traitors to the King, They were put in prison, They were not allowed to worship as they pleased.

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1/2 of the Pilgrims died in the first winter in America

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True

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What did the British Parliament make the colonists pay? Options: Taxes, Fees, Gold and Spices, Cupcakes and Twinkies

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Taxes

Front

What was the common slogan used in the Colonies? Options: "Give me liberty or Give me death", "No Taxation without Representation", "No Stamp Act, No Sugar Act", "Never eat spinach with a stranger"

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No Taxation without Representation

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What is the meaning of taxation without representation?

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When people are taxed, but they have no say in the government.

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What did the colonists do because of the taxes imposed by England in the 1770s, such as the sugar act, stamp act, and tea act?

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The colonists boycotted the taxes and held many protests.

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What effect did taxation have on the colonies?

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The colonies started to unite Americans.

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Who was the tyrant king of Great Britain?

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King George III

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Who was a Patriot? Options: A colonists who wanted to be free, or independent of Great Britain., A British soldier, A colonist who agreed with King George and Parliament., A Hessian mercenary

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A colonists who wanted to be free, or independent of Great Britain.