CKLA Unit 7 Mid-Test

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What was the French and Indian War fought over?

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The French and Indian War was fought between the British and French.

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What was the Boston Tea Party?

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The Boston Tea Party was a protest by the colonists against British taxation, where they dumped tea into Boston Harbor.

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What did the British Parliament do in response to the Boston Tea Party?

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The British Parliament approved a new set of laws to punish the people of Boston.

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What were the Intolerable Acts?

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The Intolerable Acts were laws passed by the British Parliament that were too painful and hard for the colonists to accept.

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What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?

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The First Continental Congress was formed to draft a list of complaints and grievances against the British government.

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Who became the most important power in North America after the French and Indian War?

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The British became the most important power in North America after defeating the French.

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What were the Coercive Acts?

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The Coercive Acts were laws meant to coerce the colonists into submission.

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What did the colonists call the laws that punished them after the Boston Tea Party?

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The colonists referred to these laws as the Intolerable Acts.

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What was one effect of the French and Indian War on the colonies?

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One effect was that it increased tensions between the British government and the colonists.

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What was the significance of the First Continental Congress?

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It was significant because it united representatives from 12 of the 13 colonies to address their grievances.