American and French Revolution Flashcard

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Who was the Commanding General of the American troops during the Revolution?

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George Washington

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Why did the Parliament pass the Stamp Act and other tax laws?

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To raise money in the colonies to pay for the war defending them.

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Why were the British taxes so offensive to the colonists?

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The British had never asked for such taxes before, and the colonists had no say in the government.

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Which of the following was an American "ally" or friend? Loyalists, France, England, Deserters

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France

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Complete the sentence: As a response to one of the tax laws, the Sons of Liberty, dressed as Native Americans, threw 340 __________ into Boston Harbor.

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tea chests

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colonist who supported the fight for independence

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patriot

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peace agreement

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treaty

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refuse to buy goods or services

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boycott

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colonist who supported Great Britain in the American Revolution

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loyalist

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Why did the King and Parliament pass the Proclamation of 1763 after the costly French and Indian War?

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to prevent British settlers from moving past the Appalachian Mountains