American Revolution 8th grade

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Which of the following reasons led to the outbreak of the American Revolution? Colonists did not feel they should be taxed to pay for the French and Indian War, Colonists wanted to expand their fur trade., Colonists wanted limitations on freedom of religion., Colonists were angered by the British loss in the French and Indian War.

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Colonists did not feel they should be taxed to pay for the French and Indian War

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Which geographic feature does the Line of Proclamation follow? Options: Appalachian Mountains, Mississippi River, Boston Harbor, Great Lakes

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Appalachian Mountains

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As late as 1775 many colonists were still reluctant to cut ties with Great Britain. Which of the following helped convince colonists that freedom was the best option? Thomas Paine's pamphlet, Common Sense, King George's acceptance of the Olive Branch Petition, The passage of the Intolerable Acts by Parliament, The British defeat of the colonists at the Battle of Bunker Hill

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Thomas Paine's pamphlet, Common Sense

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This excerpt would be found in which historical document? Options: Treaty of Paris 1783, Declaration of Independence, Proclamation of 1763, Common Sense

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Treaty of Paris 1783

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Who is the forgotten victim from the night of March 5, 1775, depicted in the famous illustration?

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Crispus Attucks

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Which economic policy increased tensions between the colonies and Great Britain? Options: Mercantilism, Propaganda, Quartering of soldiers, Lack of representation

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Mercantilism

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The above strict policies of the British were a direct result of -

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Sons of Liberty members leading a protest on the Tea Act.

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What significant colonial document would best complete this diagram? Options: Declaration of Independence, Poor Richard’s Almanac, Treaty of Paris 1783, Treaty of Ghent, 1815

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Declaration of Independence

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The actions outlined in the above boxes are an example of British colonists ...

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engaging in acts of civil disobedience.

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The above quote depicts patriots' commitment to liberty by -

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signing the Declaration of Independence.