American Revolution Review

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What was the Sons of Liberty?

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A secret society formed to oppose British rule and protest against unfair taxes.

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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, leading to protests.

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What was the Boston Tea Party?

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A protest where colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor to oppose the Tea Act.

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What was the impact of the French and Indian War on the American colonies?

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It led to increased taxes and tensions between the colonists and the British government.

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What were the Townshend Acts?

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A series of laws that imposed taxes on goods imported to the American colonies.

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What was the significance of the Boston Massacre?

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An event where British soldiers killed five colonists, escalating tensions and anti-British sentiments.

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What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?

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A final attempt by the colonists to avoid war with Britain by seeking peace.

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What was the Declaration of Independence?

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A document declaring the colonies' independence from British rule, adopted on July 4, 1776.

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Who was George Washington?

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The commander of the Continental Army and the first President of the United States.

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What was the role of the Continental Congress?

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A governing body that coordinated the colonies' resistance against British rule.