Events Leading to Declaration of Independence

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What were the punishments levied by the British against the colonists after the Boston Tea Party called?

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The Intolerable Acts

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Which Act required Colonists to house British Soldiers?

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The Quartering Act

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The colonists were upset about _____________ without representation.

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taxation

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Where was the first Continental Congress?

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Philadelphia

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Who led the 116 men into throwing the tea overboard?

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Samuel Adams

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The Tea Act required colonists to

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Only buy tea from the East India Company

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People who wanted to fight England for their freedom were called...

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Patriots

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What is an Act (in history class)?

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a law

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After Parliament passes the Stamp Act, the colonists...

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organized boycotts of British goods

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After the colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor, ...

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Parliament passed the Intolerable Acts.