French & Indian War and American Revolution SSUSH3 and SSUSH4

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the key reason that the French & Indian War led to the American Revolution?
Back
The British increased taxation on the American colonies to pay off the large debt from the war
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Because the British raised taxes on the American colonists without their consent, what logical outcome occurred?
Back
American colonists protested and it eventually led to the American Revolution
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who were the Daughters of Liberty and how did they support the American Revolution?
Back
They ensured that the colonial boycott of British goods would be successful by making their own clothing, and other resources.
Answer explanation
The Daughters of Liberty were the counterparts to the Sons of Liberty. During the colonial boycott of the Stamp Act, they worked to make their own clothing and other material goods to help the colonists successfully avoiding buying British goods.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which title below would be the best for this outline?
- boycotts
- general unrest
- written protests
- destruction of property
Back
Colonial America Reacts to Unpopular British Acts/Taxes
Answer explanation
The most appropriate title for this outline would be "Colonial America Reacts to Unpopular British Acts/Taxes". Because the American colonists were being taxed without representation, they organized boycotts, wrote protests, and destroyed property. These acts contributed to the general unrest in the American colonies.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was the function of the Committees of Correspondence formed by colonial leaders as the American colonies sought independence from Great Britain?
Back
They worked to set up necessary resources, governance, and support to fight back against Great Britain.
Answer explanation
The answer is D. The Committees of Correspondence were set up across colonial America. These Committees worked together to coordinate their next steps and gather supplies and resources to fight back against Great Britain.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who were the Sons of Liberty and what was their role in colonial America?
Back
An American political organization. They protested (sometimes violently) against British taxes.
Answer explanation
The Sons of Liberty were an American political organization dedicated to protesting British taxes and acts within the American colonies. One of their most famous protests was the Boston Tea Party. A protest against the Tea Act that involved throwing British tea into Boston Harbour.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why did Thomas Paine write Common Sense?
Back
To convince the American colonists that monarchy was not the best form of government. They should have a government that would protect their natural rights.
Answer explanation
In Common Sense, Thomas Paine argues that the American colonies should no longer remain loyal to Great Britain. Paine explains that monarchies do not protect people's natural rights. He says that the only form of government that would work is one that protects people's rights.
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