Causes of the American Revolution

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Which concern of the colonists led to the American Revolution? opposition to British tax policies, Desire for greater religious freedom, Fear of attacks by American Indians, Increasing immigration from countries other than Britain

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opposition to British tax policies

Front

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

Back

No taxation with representation

Front

Sons of Liberty were a group of American colonists who worked to repeal the Stamp Act by doing what?

Back

Publicly protesting and organizing boycotts

Front

The _______________ were passed by Parliament to punish the colonists for the Boston Tea Party.

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Intolerable Acts

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

Are these events in the correct order?
1. Parliament passes the Townshend Acts.
2. Colonists organize protests and boycotts against British goods.

Back

Yes

Front

Are these events in the correct order?
#1. British pass the Intolerable Acts
#2. Colonists throw tea into the Boston Harbor

Back

No

Front

Due to the widespread anger against the Stamp Act and Townshend Acts, Parliament eventually ____________the laws.

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Repealed

Front

The _______________ acts were taxes on imported goods, such as glass, lead, paint, and tea.

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Townshend

Front

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

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King George III