Causes of the American Revolution

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This act required colonists to buy a government stamp for almost every paper document they used. These included newspapers, legal documents, and even playing cards.

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Stamp Act

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The body of representatives that makes laws for Great Britain.

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Parliament

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Why were colonists upset about the taxes?

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They had no representatives in Parliament.

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To protest British taxes, the colonists adopted the slogan

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No taxation without representation

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This was a secret organization formed in Boston in 1765 to protest the Stamp Act. They often used rebellious activities to protest the tax.

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the Sons of Liberty

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This is money paid to the government.

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taxes

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Why did Great Britain tax the colonies?

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They were in debt from the French and Indian War.

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In the American colonies, Great Britain's desire to remain a world power resulted in a conflict with the French known as the

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French and Indian War

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What were France and Britain fighting over in the French and Indian War? Options: Florida, Canada, Ohio River Valley, Mississippi

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Ohio River Valley

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This event occurred when angry colonists threw snowballs, stones, and ice at British soldiers. The British fired into the crowd killing 5 colonists.

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Boston Massacre