Events leading to the Revolutionary War

Front

Which event(s) led to the Revolutionary War? Stamp Act, Boston Massacre, Sugar Act, All of the answers

Back

All of the answers

Front

Which items were taxed in the Stamp Act? Marriage licenses, Newspapers, Playing cards, All of the answers

Back

All of the answers

Front

Why were the colonists forced to pay taxes?

Back

Britain was in debt and needed to make money

Front

Why were the colonists upset with the British soldiers?

Back

They took their jobs, they were rowdy and rude, and they were living in their towns.

Front

What event does this drawing show?

Back

Boston Massacre

Front

What was the CAUSE of the Boston Massacre?

Back

Colonists were angry that the British soldiers were in the colonies

Front

The crowd of colonists was peaceful before the Boston Massacre.

Back

False

Front

Why did Britain seek to tax the colonists in the 1760s?

Back

Britain needed money to pay for the French and Indian War.

Front

The Stamp Act taxed _____________.

Back

newspapers

Front

Which phrase became popular after passage of the Stamp Act? Options: “The rights of Englishmen”, “Give me liberty or give me death”, “Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”, “No taxation without representation“

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No taxation without representation