Revolutionary Ideas

Front

Which document addressed colonial concern with British Policies? Options: U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Magna Carta

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Declaration of Independence

Front

What was England's biggest problem after victory in the French and Indian War?

Back

Heavy debt

Front

Which English king would clash with American colonists after the French and Indian War?

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King George III

Front

What was the name of England's law-making body?

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Parliament

Front

How did King George III and Parliament decide to deal with their debt problems after the French and Indian War?

Back

By taxing the American colonists

Front

Which act taxed printed materials such as newspapers, legal documents, and playing cards?

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Stamp Act

Front

When American colonists spoke out against the Stamp Act and asked King George III to get rid of the law, which right were they exercising?

Back

Right to petition the government

Front

Which act required American colonists to house and feed British soldiers?

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Quartering Act

Front

Which act taxed items such as glass, paint, lead, and tea?

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Townshend Acts

Front

How did Britain respond to the Boston Tea Party?

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By passing the Intolerable Acts, closing the port of Boston.