Revolution and Independence

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What is a tax?

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A tax is a fee demanded by the government to pay for public services.

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What does it mean when colonists protested?

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Protested means objected to British control.

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What is a revolution?

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A revolution is the overthrow of a government and its replacement with another.

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In 1773, what event became known as the Boston Tea Party?

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Angry colonists dumped a shipment of tea from Britain into Boston Harbor because they felt the tea was unfairly taxed.

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What happened on April 19, 1775, in Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts?

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Violence erupted when British soldiers were sent to destroy military supplies of colonial rebel groups, starting armed conflict between the Patriots and Britain.

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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.

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Who helped convince the French government to support the Patriot cause against the British?

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Benjamin Franklin helped convince the French government to support the Patriot cause.

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What is the main idea of this passage?

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The American colonists fought for and won independence from Britain.

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An action such as the Boston Tea Party would be an effective way to show disagreement because:

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it is a public and dramatic demonstration that draws attention to the cause.

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The ways colonists were ready for a revolution included: Organizing militias and stockpiling weapons, Supporting British taxes and laws, Avoiding political discussions, Refusing to communicate with other colonies

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Organizing militias and stockpiling weapons