Causes of the American Revolution

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Mercantilism

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A system where a mother country gains money and power from natural resources that come from its colonies.

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True or False: Under the mercantilism system, colonies were able to trade with other countries to make money.

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False

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How did mercantilist policies create tension between Great Britain and the colonies?

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By preventing colonists from trading with most other foreign countries.

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What were the two problems that the colonist faced after winning the French and Indian War?

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Debt and Conflict with Natives

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What was stated in the Proclamation of 1763?

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Colonists were BANNED from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.

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British colonists objected to the Proclamation of 1763 because they -

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resented the limits it imposed on westward expansion.

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What was the famous quote that colonist used to show their lack of representation in Parliament?

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No taxation without representation

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Why did many American colonists believe new British taxes were unfair after the French and Indian War?

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American colonists lacked representation in Parliament

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Why did Great Britain tax the American colonies?

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The British were in debt from fighting the French in a war.

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Which act placed a duty (tax) on tea without the consent of the colonists?

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Tea Act