Unit 4 Chapter 2—The Road to Revolution

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Why were the people shown in the image rioting?

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They opposed a tax on paper products.

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Why did Parliament enforce the policy shown on the map?

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To prevent conflict with Native Americans.

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Which statement would James Otis agree with?

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Taxation without representation goes against the rights of Englishmen.

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What does Patrick Henry mean when he asks, “Has Great Britain any enemy in this quarter of the world to call for all this accumulation of navies and armies?”

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The troops are there to oppress the colonists.

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Why do the colonists oppose the Stamp Act?

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It was imposed without their consent.

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What was the purpose of colonial militias?

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To protect local communities from British attack.

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Why is Crispus Attucks important to U.S. history?

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He is considered the first person to die for American independence.

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Why did the colonists oppose the Townshend Acts?

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They denied the colonists’ right to a trial by jury.

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What was the main purpose of John Dickinson’s Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania?

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To urge colonists to resist British taxation.

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Proclamation

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An important official announcement that is usually made to the public.