Causes of the American Revolution

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What territory were the British and French fighting over during the French and Indian War? Options: Texas, Ohio River Valley, New Jersey, Virginia

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Ohio River Valley

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Why did England start placing taxes on the colonies?

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To pay for the cost of the French and Indian War

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After Great Britain won the war with France they...

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went into debt and taxed the colonies

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The British made the colonists pay a tax on all paper that they bought. This tax was created by what act?

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Stamp Act

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This act required colonists to provide food and housing (shelter) to the British soldiers.

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Quartering Act

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The 1765 act that taxed all paper and printed goods in the colonies was called the ____________.

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Stamp Act

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Why did England start placing taxes on the colonies?

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To pay for the cost of the French and Indian War

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This act required colonists to feed and shelter British troops.

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Quartering Act (1765)

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Paying 3 cent –penny tax on each gallon of molasses is the _________

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Sugar Act

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What phrase was popular after the Stamp Act was imposed? Options: "The rights of Englishmen", "Give me liberty or give me death", "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness", "No taxation without representation"

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"No taxation without representation"