Road to Revolution

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What was the outcome of the French and Indian War?

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The French were kicked out of North America and the English government took on massive debt.

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What was the purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?

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To keep colonists and Native Americans separate to avoid conflict

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What was the FIRST tax the British imposed on the colonists? Options: Tea Act, Stamp Act, Sugar Act, Intolerable Acts

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Sugar Act

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Why did the British decide to repeal the Stamp Act? Options: Colonist made fake stamps and the British could not tell the difference. The colonists boycott British goods so the British didnt make much tax money. The British felt bad for the colonists so they repealed it. The French defeated the British in Europe and demanded Enland remove the tax.

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The colonists boycott British goods so the British didnt make much tax money

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The Townshend Acts put even more taxes on what items? Coffee, food, clothes; Tea, shoes, hats; Sugar, coffee, glass; Paint, tea, glass

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Paint, tea, glass

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After the Boston Massacre the British realized they made a mistake and removed all taxes except on ONE thing. This led to a famous event known as...

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Boston Tea Party

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The King decided to quarter troops in the homes of the colonists. This was part of The Intolerable Acts which the King put on the colonies in response to what event?

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The Boston Tea Party

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A famous saying from the colonists was " No _____________ without ______________ in Parliament"

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Taxation, Representation

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What was the response from the English after the colonists sent a letter to the King telling him what was wrong and that they wanted peace?

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The British ignored the colonial grievances.

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What document addressed colonial concerns about English policies?

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The Declaration of Independence