TFTC: Causes of the American Revolution

TFTC: Causes of the American Revolution

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Social Studies, History

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why was gaining land in North America a problem for Britain?

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It could lead to wars with Native Americans

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What law did the British pass to prevent wars with Native Americans?

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Proclamation of 1763

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the first tax put on the colonists?

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Back

Sugar Act

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What law led to the creation of the Sons of Liberty?

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Back

Stamp Act

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of a boycott?

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Back

To cause economic pain in order to change things

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the Boston Massacre?

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British soldiers opened fire on a crowd of colonists.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What caused the Boston Tea Party?

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The colonists hated the Tea Act

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What laws did the British pass to punish Boston for the Tea Party?

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Intolerable Acts

9.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following did the Intolerable Acts do? Create the Dominion of New England, Create a tax on bread, Shut down Boston Harbor, Punish Virginia

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Shut down Boston Harbor