American Revolution Flashcard

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What was one of the major causes of the American Revolution? Choose the best answer: The establishment of the United States, Taxation resulting from the French and Indian War, The New England Colonies, The Treaty of Paris in 1783

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Taxation resulting from the French and Indian War

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How did the American colonists respond to the taxation imposed by the British government? Choose the best answer.

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They organized protests and boycotts.

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Which event is often considered a turning point that escalated tensions between the American colonists and the British? Choose the best answer: The signing of the Declaration of Independence, The Boston Tea Party, The arrival of George Washington in America, The Treaty of Paris

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The Boston Tea Party

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What was the main motivation of the Sons of Liberty during the Revolutionary period?

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To fight for American independence and protest British rules

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What was the main result of the American Revolution?

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The establishment of the United States as an independent nation.

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Who served as the first President of the United States after the American Revolution?

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George Washington

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What was the major cause of the American Revolution?

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The King was taxing the colonists unfairly and they had no representation.

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What was the major cause of the American Revolution, according to the Americans?

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The king was taxing the colonists unfairly and they had no representation or voice.

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Which war was a factor in starting the American Revolution?

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French & Indian War