Reasons for Independence VS. 5a

Front

Who thought they had the legal rights to govern the colonies?

Back

The British Parliament

Front

Who did the colonists think should rule them?

Back

The British Parliament

Front

What was a major issue between the colonists and the British? Options: land, resources, taxes, trade

Back

taxes

Front

Why did the colonists think they should not be taxed?

Back

They were not represented in parliament.

Front

What is a tax?

Back

money people pay the government

Front

Which was not a thing the colonists had to pay taxes on? marriage, land, television, news

Back

television

Front

Which was not a thing the colonists had to pay taxes on? glass, paint, paper, births

Back

births

Front

Who was the King of England at this time?

Back

King George III

Front

What was the first continental congress about?

Back

Writing to the King to undo the unfair laws

Front

Where did the Revolutionary War begin?

Back

Concord, Massachusetts