American Revolution Flashcard

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Who was the king of England when the English colonists fought for freedom from the British?

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King George III

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Why did the English colonists want independence from the King of England?

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They wanted to make their own laws.

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What is Paul Revere most famous for during the American Revolution?

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Warning the colonists that the British were coming

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What was the Stamp Act?

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A tax on paper items like newspapers and legal documents

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What was the Boston Tea Party?

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A protest where colonists threw tea into the harbor to fight against taxes.