The American Revolution

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What was the goal of the First Continental Congress?

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To ask King George III to correct problems with the colonies

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Why were the battles of Lexington and Concord significant?

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They were the first battles of the American Revolution.

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Who was named commander of the Continental Army in 1775?

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George Washington

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Why did the British raise taxes on the colonies?

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To pay for the war against the French

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What form of protest did the colonist use to the greatest effect against the British? Options: The Boycott, The Civil Obedience Act, The Quartering Act, Holding Rallies in Public

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The Boycott

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Why did the British pass The Intolerable Acts?

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To punish Boston for the Boston Tea Party.

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The Quartering Act required Colonist to house British Soldiers in their homes?

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True

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What is Taxation without Representation?

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a situation in which the government imposes taxes on individuals who don't have representation within that government.

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The British were the first to use Guerrilla Warfare?

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True

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The Boston Massacre happened because: The English Soldiers were picking on the colonist, The Colonist were happy with the British in Boston, The British were happy to be in Boston?, The Colonist were taunting and fighting the British

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The Colonist were taunting and fighting the British