The American Revolution

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The French-Indian/Seven Years War is often viewed by historians as being a factor in causing the American Revolution. Which of these BEST explains why this might be the case? The Indians believed the colonists would return seized lands to them, The British were able to defeat the French in North America, Asia, and at sea, The high cost of the war meant Parliament had to create new taxes in the American colonies, The French were never truly expelled and played a large role in stirring-up colonial discontent

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The high cost of the war meant Parliament had to create new taxes in the American colonies

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What reason did Parliament give for raising taxes in the colonies after 1763? Options: The colonists were ignoring the Proclamation Line, Colonists did not live in England but enjoyed English rights, Colonists should help pay for the costs of the French and Indian War, Colonists should be punished for protesting against taxes. 

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Colonists should help pay for the costs of the French and Indian War

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What act, issued by Parliament in 1765, placed a tax on paper products?

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Stamp Act

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Which phrase is directly associated with the American colonists' reaction to the Stamp Act? Options: Live free or die, Ask not what your country can do for your, ask what you can do for your country, All men are created equal, No taxation with out representation

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No taxation with out representation

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How did the Stamp Act, the Tea Act, and the Intolerable Acts encourage American colonists to consider revolution against British rule?

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by raising taxes in the American colonies without granting the colonies any representation in Parliament

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The colonists were becoming more and more angry with Britain. Why?

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Britain forced the colonists to pay high taxes, King George III refused to negotiate with the colonists, and the colonists thought it was unfair to be taxed without having any say in government.

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The Declaration of Independence was approved by the Second Continental Congress on

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July 4, 1776

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On the eve of the American Revolution, who appeared to be the favorite to win the war?

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The British.

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Aside from the physical challenges that plagued England during the war, what was another disadvantage they had? Options: Many in England were eager to please and shied away from confrontation. The Whigs, a group of politicians, were too distracted by having to constantly adjust their wigs to pay close attention to the war effort. England, much like many in present day America, was too apathetic to care much. They were like, meh... Support in England for the war was low and a group of politicians denounced the war as unjust.

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Support in England for the war was low and a group of politicians denounced the war as unjust.

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The first fighting of the war was...

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The Battle of Lexington and Concord