SS4H1a. Causes of the American Revolution War

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The colonists were upset with the new taxes that Great Britain passed before the American Revolution (Hint: Think about the colonists slogan "no taxation without representation")

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The colonists felt they should have representation in Britain's government so they could give their opinion about taxes.

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Which of these was a common slogan that the colonists used to express (show) their feelings about the taxes they were being charged? Options: "Remember the Alamo!", "No taxation without representation!", "Fifty-four forty or fight!", "Remember the Maine!"

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No taxation without representation!

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Which of these events played an important role in causing the American Revolution? (hint: think about the event that led to the King George charging the colonists taxes) Options: the French and Indian War, the War of 1812, Indian rebellions in the Ohio Territory, slavery

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the French and Indian War

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Which goods did Great Britain pass a tax on that led to boycotts and protests? (hint: think about items were taxed because of the Stamp Act)

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newspapers, wills, birth certificates, and licenses

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Why did the Sons of Liberty dress up as Native Americans and dump tea in the Boston Harbor?

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To protest and fight back against taxes on tea, paper goods, and other items.

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How did the Boston Tea Party lead to the start of the American Revolution war?

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King George III was angry about the British tea being dumped into the Boston Harbor; The American colonists refused to pay back the money for the tea they dumped into the harbor; The King and the colonists felt like they could not solve their problems with taxes and that a war was the only way to work this out.

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The Daughters of Liberty protested against taxes by making their own cloth instead of buying it from the British.  This action led to the

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The British store owners who sold cloth and clothes lost money because no one was buying from them

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This group was organized by Samuel Adams to fight back against King George III and the British government.

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the Sons of Liberty

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The French and Indian War cost King George III and Great Britain a lot of money. To help pay for the war, the American colonists were ordered to:

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pay taxes without representation

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A snowball fight between the colonists and soldiers in Boston ended with 5 colonists being killed. This event was called

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Boston Massacre