U1C1 American Revolution Part 1

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A government led by a king or queen is called a _________________.

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monarchy

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What is one reason why British Parliament passed the Stamp Act?

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to help Britain pay off the cost of the war

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Money that people pay to the government is called ______________.

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tax

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An area that is controlled and settled by people from another country is called __________.

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colony

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What was the Stamp Act?

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A law made by Great Britain that required colonists to pay a tax on all paper products.

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What was the Boston Tea Party?

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Colonist took action to protest the tax on tea by dumping all the tea in the Boston harbor.

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How did British Parliament respond to the Boston Tea Party?

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British Parliament passed laws that punished the people of Boston.

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What was the First Continental Congress?

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A meeting where colonist met to share their anger about British Parliament.

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What is the Declaration of Rights?

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A letter sent to the King that said colonist should have all the same rights as those who live in Great Britain.

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What started the Battles of Lexington and Concord?

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The British Parliament found the colonist's weapons in a town outside of Boston and burned the weapons.