M2 Test

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What was the Stamp Act?

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A law passed by the British Parliament in 1765 that required colonists to pay a tax on every piece of printed paper they used.

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Why did colonists oppose the Stamp Act?

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Colonists believed they should only be taxed by their local representatives, not by Parliament.

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Who was John Adams?

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A patriot and lawyer who defended British soldiers in the Boston Massacre.

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What is the Declaration of Independence?

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A document written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776 declaring the American colonies' independence from Britain.

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What are the three main ideas in the Declaration of Independence?

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1. Government should protect life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. 2. If the government fails to protect these rights, people can revolt. 3. Rights are given by God.

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What was the outcome of the Treaty of Paris?

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It ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized American independence.

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What was the Tea Act?

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A law that allowed the British East India Company to sell tea directly to the colonies, undermining local merchants.

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Why were colonists angry about the Tea Act?

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They felt it gave a monopoly to the East India Company and cut local merchants out of the tea trade.

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What does 'taxation without representation' mean?

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Colonists were being taxed by the British Parliament without having any representatives in that Parliament.

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What was the Boston Massacre?

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An incident in 1770 where British soldiers killed five colonists during a confrontation.