Causes of the American Revolution

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After the French and Indian War, Parliament passed new laws for the colonies. These laws were passed because Britain needed the colonists to help pay for the war.

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needed the colonists to help pay for the war.

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What law forced colonists to provide places to live for all the Redcoats in America?

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Quartering Act

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What is the meaning of taxation without representation?

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When people are taxed, but they have no say in the government.

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This act allowed the British East India Co. to sell tea directly to the colonist, cutting out the American merchants. American merchants could have been wiped out.

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Tea Act

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To protest the Tea Act the Sons of Liberty organized the ...

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Boston Tea Party

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A patriot was a colonist who:

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wanted independence from England

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Which of the following were taxed during the Stamp Act? Glass and Gold, Playing Cards and Documents, Eyeglasses and medicine, Horses and farm equipment

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Playing Cards and Documents

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Some people wanted to support the king of England and remain under his leadership. They were called:

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Loyalists

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* Charter was cancelled
* Harbor closed
* Governor had to approve meetings
The above are punishments on Boston because of what event?

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Boston Tea Party

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Parliament is another name for _________________.

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British government