Causes of The Revolutionary War

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What event is often considered the catalyst for the American Revolution? Options: The Boston Massacre, The Stamp Act, The French and Indian War, The Boston Tea Party

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The French and Indian War

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Which act imposed taxes on paper goods such as newspapers and legal documents, leading to widespread colonial protests?

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The Stamp Act

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What was the purpose of the Intolerable Acts imposed by the British government?

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To punish Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party

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Which event occurred on March 5, 1770, and involved British soldiers firing into a crowd, leading to the deaths of several colonists?

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The Boston Massacre

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What was the response of the colonists to the Tea Act of 1773?

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They boycotted tea and organized the Boston Tea Party

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Which event involved colonists dressing as Native Americans and dumping crates of tea into Boston Harbor as a protest against British taxation?

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The Boston Tea Party

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What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress held in 1774?

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To discuss the grievances against British policies and seek a peaceful resolution

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Which act closed the port of Boston as a response to the Boston Tea Party? Options: The Tea Act, The Stamp Act, The Intolerable Acts, The Townshend Acts

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The Intolerable Acts

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Which colonial group played a significant role in organizing protests against British taxation and policies?

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Patriots

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Which event marked the beginning of organized colonial resistance against British rule and policies? Options: The Boston Tea Party, The signing of the Declaration of Independence, The Battle of Lexington and Concord, The French and Indian War

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The Battle of Lexington and Concord

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