What was the main reason for the American colonies' growing anger towards Britain before the Revolution?

The American Revolution: Key Events and Figures

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The British military presence in the colonies
The British refusal to trade with the colonies
The lack of representation in the British Parliament
The imposition of new taxes and stricter laws
2.
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Who was the British military commander in America who sought to disarm the colonists?
General William Howe
General John Burgoyne
General Thomas Gage
General Charles Cornwallis
3.
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What was the purpose of Paul Revere's ride on the night of April 18th, 1775?
To warn the colonists of the British troops' advance
To recruit more soldiers for the colonial militia
To deliver a message to King George III
To gather supplies for the colonial army
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Which colonial leader was known for organizing a committee of observers to watch for British movements?
Paul Revere
Samuel Adams
John Hancock
Thomas Jefferson
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Where did the first shots of the American Revolution take place?
Lexington
Concord
Boston
Philadelphia
6.
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What was the outcome of the battles of Lexington and Concord for the British forces?
They were forced to retreat back to Boston
They captured key colonial leaders
They gained control of the colonial militia
They successfully disarmed the colonists
7.
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What was the significance of the battles of Lexington and Concord in the context of the American Revolution?
They ended the colonial resistance
They marked the beginning of the armed conflict
They resulted in a peace treaty with Britain
They led to the capture of King George III
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