Events Leading to the American Revolution

Events Leading to the American Revolution

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1.

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Front

The first shots of the American Revolution were fired here.

Back

Lexington and Concord

2.

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Front

The British fought the French in this very expensive war and demanded the colonists pay taxes to help cover the cost.

Back

French and Indian War

3.

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Front

These acts created laws to punish the colonies for the Boston Tea Party

Back

Intolerable Acts

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This event began when colonists began throwing snowballs at a British soldier and resulted in the deaths of 5 colonists.

Back

Boston Massacre

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This act taxed newspapers and other printed documents.

Back

Stamp Act

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This act taxed glass, paint, led, paper and tea

Back

Townshend Acts

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This act stated that colonists were only allowed to buy tea from the British.

Back

Tea Act of 1773

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What slogan was used by the colonists to gain support for their cause?

Back

No taxation without representation

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