American Revolution Flashcard

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What was the purpose of the Stamp Act?

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To raise revenue from the American colonies

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What impact did the Stamp Act have on the American colonies?

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It led to widespread protests and resistance.

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Why did the British impose taxes on the American colonies?

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To help pay for the cost of the French and Indian War

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This speaker is most likely opposed to: mercantilism, capitalism, direct democracy, representative democracy

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mercantilism

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How did the Proclamation of 1763 impact the relationship between the American colonists and the British government?

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It strained the relationship between the American colonists and the British government.

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What was the Boston Tea Party and how did it contribute to the tensions between the American colonists and the British government?

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The Boston Tea Party was a political protest by the colonists, which escalated tensions with the British government.

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What was the Quartering Act and how did it affect the American colonists?

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The Quartering Act was a law that required colonists to provide housing and supplies for British soldiers, leading to increased resentment towards the British government.

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How did colonial resistance movements like the Sons of Liberty contribute to the American Revolution?

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By organizing protests and spreading revolutionary ideas

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Which of the following was a direct result of the First Continental Congress? Options: The drafting of the Declaration of Independence, The establishment of a colonial army, A petition to King George III to address grievances, The signing of the Treaty of Paris

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A petition to King George III to address grievances

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Evaluate the strategic importance of the Boston Tea Party in escalating tensions between the colonies and Britain.

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It demonstrated the colonists' willingness to take direct action.