Flashcard on American Revolution History

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What were some of the main causes of the Boston Massacre?

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Tensions between colonists and British troops due to crowd behavior.

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Which group was responsible for the Boston Tea Party?

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The Sons of Liberty.

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Who was Crispus Attucks?

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A runaway slave who became the first martyr of the American Revolution.

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What was a significant effect of the French and Indian War on British colonial policy?

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Increased taxation to pay off war debts.

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What was the purpose of the Quartering Act?

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To require colonists to provide housing and supplies for British troops.

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What was the Stamp Act?

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A law that taxed printed materials in the colonies.

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What did the Intolerable Acts do?

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They punished the colonies for the Boston Tea Party by closing Boston Harbor and limiting self-government.

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Who were the Loyalists?

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Colonists who remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolution.

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What was the significance of the Boston Tea Party?

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It was a protest against British taxation and led to increased tensions between Britain and the colonies.

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What role did the Continental Congress play?

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It was a meeting of representatives from the colonies to discuss and coordinate resistance against British rule.