Causes of the American Revolution

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The Stamp Act required a stamp be placed on _______.

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newspapers

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Which countries were fighting in the French and Indian War?

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French and British

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Why did the colonists start the slogan "No taxation without representation"?

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They were angry that they were not represented in Parliament, but still had to pay taxes.

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What was the Boston Tea Party?

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Colonists dressed up as Native Americans and dumped British tea in the Boston Harbor.

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Why was the Stamp Act passed in 1765?

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The British needed to raise money to pay for the 7 Years War. They did this by passing a tax on newspapers and other paper documents.

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What is another word for freedom?

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liberty

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How did Great Britain react to the Boston Tea Party?

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They closed Boston Harbor and made the colonists pay for the dumped tea.

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Colonists who supported the king were called _______.

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Loyalists

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Colonists who wanted freedom from the king were called ________.

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Patriots

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The group in Great Britain who was in charge of creating laws was called __________.

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Parliament