Causes of the Revolution

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What was the Stamp Act?

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A law passed by the British Parliament in 1765 that imposed a tax on all printed materials in the American colonies.

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What items were taxed under the Stamp Act?

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Playing cards, documents, newspapers, and other printed materials.

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What was the main reason for the Boston Tea Party?

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To protest against the tax on tea imposed by the British government.

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Who were the Sons of Liberty?

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A group of American colonists who organized to resist British policies and taxes.

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What does 'Loyalist' mean?

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Colonists who remained loyal to the British crown during the American Revolution.

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What does 'Patriot' mean?

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Colonists who rebelled against British control and supported independence.

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What was the significance of the phrase 'No taxation without representation'?

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It expressed the colonists' belief that they should not be taxed by a government in which they had no political representation.

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What was the outcome of the First Continental Congress?

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The Congress coordinated colonial resistance against British policies and established a boycott of British goods.

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What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

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To formally declare the colonies' independence from Great Britain and outline the principles of individual rights.

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What role did propaganda play in the American Revolution?

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Propaganda was used to influence public opinion and rally support for the revolutionary cause.