Events leading to the Revolutionary War

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Which event(s) led to the Revolutionary War?

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Stamp Act, Boston Massacre, Sugar Act

Front

Which items were taxed in the Stamp Act?

Back

Marriage licenses, Newspapers, Playing cards

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Why were the colonists forced to pay taxes?

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Britain was in debt and needed to make money

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Why were the colonists upset with the British soldiers?

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All of the above: They took their jobs, were rowdy and rude, and were living in their towns.

Front

What event does this drawing show?

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Boston Massacre

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What was the CAUSE of the Boston Massacre?

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Colonists were angry that the British soldiers were in the colonies

Front

Was the crowd of colonists peaceful before the Boston Massacre?

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False

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Why did Britain seek to tax the colonists in the 1760s?

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Britain needed money to pay for the French and Indian War.

Front

The Stamp Act taxed _____________. Options: tea, newspapers, sugar, coffee

Back

newspapers

Front

Which phrase became popular after passage of the Stamp Act?

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“No taxation without representation“