The Road to Independence Chapters 1-4

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What was the significance of Paul Revere's ride?

Back

Paul Revere rode west from Boston to warn colonists that the British were planning to seize colonial weapons from Concord, Massachusetts.

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What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?

Back

The First Continental Congress was formed by representatives from 12 of the 13 colonies to draft a list of complaints and grievances against the British government.

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What was a major consequence of the French and Indian War for the British government?

Back

As a result of the French and Indian War, the British imposed new taxes that had to be paid by the colonists.

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Why did the Sons of Liberty oppose British taxes?

Back

The Sons of Liberty felt that British taxes were unfair because the colonists had no say in how to raise money to pay Britain’s debts.

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What was the purpose of the Stamp Act?

Back

The British government created the Stamp Act to force colonists to help pay Britain’s war debts.

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What event marked the first shots of the Revolutionary War?

Back

The first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired at Lexington, Massachusetts.

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Who drafted the Declaration of Independence?

Back

Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence, stating reasons for breaking away from Great Britain.

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What was the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?

Back

The British defeated the colonists at the Battle of Bunker Hill.

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What did the colonists want from the British government after the French and Indian War?

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The colonists wanted fair treatment and representation in decisions affecting them, especially regarding taxes.

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What was the main complaint of the colonists regarding British taxes?

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The main complaint was that they had no representation in Parliament to voice their opinions on taxation.