Causes of the American Revolution

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What caused Britain to tax the colonists? Options: Debt from the French & Indian War, They were poor, The Boston Tea Party, Proclimation of 1763

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Debt from the French & Indian War

Front

What law stated colonists could NOT settle west of the Appalachian Mountains?

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Proclamation of 1763

Front

What British Law placed taxes on paper goods?

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Stamp Act

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What does Quartering mean?

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To allow troops to stay in your home

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TRUE or FALSE: Boycott means to avoid or not purchase.

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True

Front

Which act taxed items such as glass, paper, paint, lead, and tea?

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Townshend Act

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What does repeal mean?

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To take back or cancel a law.

Front

What was the punishment for the Boston Tea Party? Options: Townshend Acts, Intolerable Acts, Stamp Act, Lexington and Concord

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Intolerable Acts

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5 colonists were killed during this event after a mob provoked British soldiers in the streets.

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Boston Massacre

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This protest against the Tea Act was characterized by throwing tea into the harbor.

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Boston Tea Party