Social Studies CCA 1 Review-2nd 9 weeks part 1

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What was a major reason colonists felt their rights were violated leading to the American Revolution?

Back

Colonists felt their rights as Englishmen had been violated.

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Which war led to Britain imposing taxes on the American colonies?

Back

The French and Indian War.

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What was not a cause of the American Revolution?

Back

1st Continental Congress.

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What was the Stamp Act?

Back

A tax the British government placed on newspapers, books, and documents that were sold in the colonies.

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How did the British likely respond to the Declaration of Independence?

Back

They likely disagreed with the Declaration.

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What was the Quartering Act?

Back

A law that required colonists to provide housing and supplies to British soldiers.

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What was the Tea Act?

Back

An act that allowed the British East India Company to sell tea directly to the colonies, undermining local merchants.

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What was the significance of the 1st Continental Congress?

Back

It was a meeting of colonial delegates to discuss their response to British policies.

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What did the Proclamation Act of 1763 do?

Back

It prohibited colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.

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What was the main purpose of the Intolerable Acts?

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To punish the colonies, especially Massachusetts, for the Boston Tea Party.