Hey, King: Get Off Our Backs!

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When did the American colonists adopt the Declaration of Independence?

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July 4, 1776

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What was the name of the agreement the Plymouth colonists signed while they were still on board the Mayflower?

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Mayflower Compact

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Which act allowed British government workers to search peoples' houses and even break down doors to seize items the homeowner hadn't paid taxes for?

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Townshend Revenue Act

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What was the name of the group of representatives in Virginia?

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House of Burgesses

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What was the main reason for the American colonists to go to war to gain their independence? Options: Trade restrictions, Religious persecution, Lack of resources, Taxation without representation

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Taxation without representation

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What was the name of the king of England during the American Revolution?

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King George III

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What was the main source of profit for Great Britain from its colonies around the world? Silver, Timber, Cotton, Gold

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Timber

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What was the name of the law that forced certain colonists to let British troops live in their houses?

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Quartering Acts

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What was the name of the first Englishmen who came to America looking for gold, silver, and a waterway to Asia?

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Settlers

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What was the name of the law that taxed things such as paint, glass, paper, lead, and tea?

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Townshend Revenue Act