Causes of the American Revolution

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All the events listed above occurred during: 1. Intolerable Acts imposed
2. First Continental Congress convened
3. Thomas Paine's Common Sense published

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the Revolutionary Era

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British colonists objected to the Proclamation of 1763 because they resented limits it imposed on westward expansion.

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resented limits it imposed on westward expansion

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In 1787, Congress awarded John Paul Jones a Congressional Medal of Honor for his "valor and brilliant services" during the Revolutionary War. Which accomplishment was Congress recognizing? Options: leading the evacuation of Washington, D.C. during the British invasion, preparing the strategy for the American victory at Yorktown, persuading France to provide military assistance to the Continental army, commanding a victory at sea against the British navy

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commanding a victory at sea against the British navy

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The excerpt reflects the dissatisfaction of American colonists with the-

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economic policies imposed by Great Britain following the French and Indian War

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Which of the following was a direct result of salutary neglect? Options: the colonies developed a strong tradition of self-government, many proprietary colonies were converted to royal colonies, the colonies refused to participate in a system of common defense, many colonies sought economic aid from other countries

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the colonies developed a strong tradition of self-government

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*Sugar Act
*Stamp Act
*Quartering Act
These acts contributed to the start of the Revolutionary War by-

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angering colonists who believed that their civil liberties had been violated

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1. Parliament passes the Tea Act of 1773.
2. Colonists dump tea into Boston Harbor.
3. ?
Which of the following would best replace the question mark?

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Parliament passes the Intolerable Acts

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Which of the following placed a tax on sugar and molasses? Options: Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Quartering Act, Townshend Acts

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Sugar Act

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Which of the following was the first direct tax on the colonists which required stamps for all written materials? Options: Sugar Act, Quartering Act, Coercive Acts, Stamp Act

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Stamp Act

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Which of the following was the cause of the Boston Tea Party? Options: Coercive Acts, First Continental Congress, Tea Act, Townshend Acts

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Tea Act