Early Causes of the American Revolution

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What was one of the main causes of the American Revolution?

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Taxation without representation

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What was the purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?

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To prevent colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains

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How did the Sugar Act impact the American colonies?

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It increased the tax on sugar and molasses

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What was the main reason for the protests against the Stamp Act?

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It was seen as a violation of colonial rights

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Which group was formed to protest the Stamp Act?

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The Sons of Liberty

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What was the Quartering Act?

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A law requiring colonists to house British soldiers

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Why was the Quartering Act controversial?

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It was seen as an invasion of privacy.

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What were the Townshend Acts?

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A series of taxes on goods like paper, paint, and tea

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How did the colonists react to the Townshend Acts?

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They organized boycotts of British goods

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What was the Tea Act designed to do?

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Only allow colonists to buy British Tea