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Which event in 1773 led to the Intolerable Acts? Options: Battle of Trenton, Boston Tea Party, Battles of Lexington and Concord, First Continental Congress meets

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Boston Tea Party

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Which statement best explains a reason why Parliament passed the Stamp Act? Options: to help the United States pay off war debt, to lower the cost of sending letters, to help start the American Revolution, to raise the cost of sending letters

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to help the United States pay off war debt

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Why did American colonists decide to take the action shown in the image?

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They were angry about taxes.

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How did Parliament respond to these actions?

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It passed laws that punished the people of Boston.

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What is the main way George Washington helped the Revolution?

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He led the Continental Army.

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Why is July 4 celebrated in the United States?

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It is the day that the colonies adopted a declaration of independence from Britain.

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After which battle shown on the map did the American colonies form an alliance with France? Options: Trenton, Concord, Saratoga, Yorktown

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Saratoga

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During which battle did the British surrender and end the war? Boston, Yorktown, Philadelphia, Lexington

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Yorktown

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What do the stripes of the American flag represent?

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each of the thirteen original colonies

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Which document organized the first version of the United States government? Options: Constitution, Bill of Rights, Articles of Confederation, Declaration of Independence

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Articles of Confederation