Causes of the American Revolution

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Which of these were NOT one of the 13 American Colonies?

• Virginia
• New York
• California
• Pennsylvania

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What were two effects of the Seven Years War?

• The American colonies were in massive debt; The British lost most of their territories in North America

• Britain was in moderate debt; the French held on to most of their territory in North America

• Britain was in massive debt; the French lost the majority of their territory in North America

• The American colonies were in moderate debt; the French took all of the British territories in the Americas

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How were the Stamp Act and Townshend Duties direct effects of the Seven Years War?

• They were implemented to help the British pay for the war debt

• They were military strategies used during the war
• They were peace treaties signed after the war
• They were battles fought during the war

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What message did the rebels intend to send to the British with the Boston Tea Party?

• The rebels wanted to show their hatred for tea

• The rebels wanted to show their dissatisfaction with British rule
• The rebels wanted to show their support for the British
• The rebels wanted to show their desire for more taxes

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What was one of the colonists' responses to the Intolerable Acts?

• They formed the First Continental Congress, which purchased weapons and planned for war

• They declared independence immediately
• They welcomed the British troops with open arms
• They decided to pay the taxes without protest

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What is a colony, in social studies terms?

• A group of people who settle in a new land but remain under the government of their native land
• A group of people who migrate to a new land and form a new government
• A group of people who live together and share resources
• A group of people who live in the same area and share a common culture

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What was the Seven Years War?

• A war fought between the French and British in Europe over debt

• A war between the French and Native Americans over taxation

• A war fought between Britain and France from 1756 to 1763 over territory in North America

• The American Revolution

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What was the Boston Massacre?

• A major battle in the American Civil War
• A violent confrontation between British soldiers and civilians in 1770
• A natural disaster that occurred in Boston in the 18th century
• A fictional event in a popular novel

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What was the Boston Tea Party?

• A social gathering in Boston
• A major event that led to American Revolution

• A famous tea brand in Boston
• A type of dance party in Boston

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Imagine you are an American colonist living during the time period we discussed today. Which event that we learned about would most convince you it was time to go to war against Britain? Why?

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